Distance From Benina International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, BEN - MDW Distance

The distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 5588 miles or 8993 kilometers or 4853 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 Benina ( Libya ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Benina and Chicago takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Benina International Airport, Benina, Libya to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 12 hours 50 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 • BEN - MDW

Kilometers		8993 km
Statute Miles		5588 miles
Nautical Miles		4853 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

Benina International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - BEN to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Benina, Libya and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Benina, Libya and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BEN - MDW

Time difference between Benina (Libya) and Chicago (United States) is 7 Hours.
Chicago time is 7 Hours behind Benina.

Location	Local Time
Benina (Libya)	2026-06-21, 15:45:57 EET
Chicago (United States)	2026-06-21, 08:45:57 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

Benina International Airport (BEN / HLLB) Benina, Libya

Destination

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