Distance From Bayelsa International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

The distance from Bayelsa International Airport () to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 6194 miles or 9967 kilometers or 5379 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 Yenagoa ( Nigeria ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yenagoa and Chicago takes around 14 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bayelsa International Airport, Yenagoa, Nigeria to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 14 hours 14 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		9967 km
Statute Miles		6194 miles
Nautical Miles		5379 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 14 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Yenagoa, Nigeria and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Yenagoa, Nigeria and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MDW

Time difference between Yenagoa (Nigeria) and Chicago (United States) is 6 Hours.
Chicago time is 6 Hours behind Yenagoa.

Location	Local Time
Yenagoa (Nigeria)	2026-06-13, 17:39:47 WAT
Chicago (United States)	2026-06-13, 11:39:47 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

Bayelsa International Airport ( / DNBY) Yenagoa, Nigeria

Destination

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