MDW
Chicago
United States
2,811 km
1,747 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
2,811 km
1,747 mi / 1,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MDW PDX
Airport Name Chicago Midway International Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code MDW PDX
ICAO Code KMDW KPDX
City Chicago Portland
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 620 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 41.790000, -87.750000 45.590000, -122.600000

Chicago (MDW) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 2,811 kilometers (1,747 miles / 1,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:28 in Chicago, it's 13:28 in Portland.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Chicago (MDW) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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