Distance From Ban Huoeisay Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, HOE - MDW Distance

The distance from Ban Huoeisay Airport (HOE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8118 miles or 13065 kilometers or 7050 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 Huay Xai ( Laos ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Huay Xai and Chicago takes around 18 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ban Huoeisay Airport, Huay Xai, Laos to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 18 hours 39 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 • HOE - MDW

Kilometers		13065 km
Statute Miles		8118 miles
Nautical Miles		7050 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 39 minutes

Ban Huoeisay Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - HOE to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Huay Xai, Laos and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Huay Xai, Laos and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HOE - MDW

Time difference between Huay Xai (Laos) and Chicago (United States) is 12 Hours.
Chicago time is 12 Hours behind Huay Xai.

Location	Local Time
Huay Xai (Laos)	2026-05-01, 16:04:52 +07
Chicago (United States)	2026-05-01, 04:04:52 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

Ban Huoeisay Airport (HOE / VLHS) Huay Xai, Laos

Destination

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