Distance From Alert Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, YLT - MDW Distance

The distance from Alert Airport (YLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 2871 miles or 4621 kilometers or 2494 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 Alert ( Canada ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alert and Chicago takes around 6 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alert Airport, Alert, Canada to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 6 hours 36 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 • YLT - MDW

Kilometers		4621 km
Statute Miles		2871 miles
Nautical Miles		2494 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 36 minutes

Alert Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - YLT to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Alert, Canada and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Alert, Canada and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YLT - MDW

Time difference between Alert (Canada) and Chicago (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Alert (Canada)	2026-05-01, 01:09:43 CDT
Chicago (United States)	2026-05-01, 01:09:43 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

Alert Airport (YLT / CYLT) Alert, Canada

Destination

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