Distance From Buin Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, UBI - MDW Distance

The distance from Buin Airport (UBI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7888 miles or 12694 kilometers or 6850 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 Buin ( Papua New Guinea ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buin and Chicago takes around 18 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buin Airport, Buin, Papua New Guinea to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 18 hours 8 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 • UBI - MDW

Kilometers		12694 km
Statute Miles		7888 miles
Nautical Miles		6850 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 8 minutes

Buin Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - UBI to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Buin, Papua New Guinea and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Buin, Papua New Guinea and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UBI - MDW

Time difference between Buin (Papua New Guinea) and Chicago (United States) is 17 Hours.
Chicago time is 17 Hours behind Buin.

Location	Local Time
Buin (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-05, 23:59:17 +11
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-05, 06:59:17 CST

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

Buin Airport (UBI / AYUI) Buin, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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