Distance From Gabès Matmata International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, GAE - MDW Distance

The distance from Gabès Matmata International Airport (GAE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 5065 miles or 8151 kilometers or 4399 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 Gabès ( Tunisia ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gabès and Chicago takes around 11 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gabès Matmata International Airport, Gabès, Tunisia to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 11 hours 38 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 • GAE - MDW

Kilometers		8151 km
Statute Miles		5065 miles
Nautical Miles		4399 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 38 minutes

Gabès Matmata International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - GAE to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gabès, Tunisia and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Gabès, Tunisia and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAE - MDW

Time difference between Gabès (Tunisia) and Chicago (United States) is 6 Hours.
Chicago time is 6 Hours behind Gabès.

Location	Local Time
Gabès (Tunisia)	2026-06-27, 13:59:22 CET
Chicago (United States)	2026-06-27, 07:59:22 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

Gabès Matmata International Airport (GAE / DTTG) Gabès, Tunisia

Destination

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