Distance From Aberdeen Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

The distance from Aberdeen Airport () to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8724 miles or 14040 kilometers or 7576 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen ( South Africa ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Aberdeen and Chicago takes around 20 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aberdeen Airport, Aberdeen, South Africa to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 20 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MDW

Kilometers		14040 km
Statute Miles		8724 miles
Nautical Miles		7576 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 3 minutes

Aberdeen Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - to MDW Flight Path

Location of Aberdeen Airport & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Aberdeen to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Aberdeen, South Africa and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Aberdeen, South Africa and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MDW

Time difference between Aberdeen (South Africa) and Chicago (United States) is 7 Hours.
Chicago time is 7 Hours behind Aberdeen.

Location	Local Time
Aberdeen (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 05:20:59 SAST
Chicago (United States)	2026-05-25, 22:20:59 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Aberdeen Airport ( / FAAE) Aberdeen, South Africa

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States