HNL
Honolulu
United States
6,833 km
4,246 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,833 km
4,246 mi / 3,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
53°
northeast

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HNL MDW
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code HNL MDW
ICAO Code PHNL KMDW
City Honolulu Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 41.790000, -87.750000

Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 6,833 kilometers (4,246 miles / 3,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:52 in Honolulu, it's 02:52 in Chicago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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