Distance From Gakaba Airstrip to Chicago Midway International Airport

The distance from Gakaba Airstrip () to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 3296 miles or 5304 kilometers or 2862 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 Gakaba ( Suriname ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gakaba and Chicago takes around 7 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gakaba Airstrip, Gakaba, Suriname to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 7 hours 34 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		5304 km
Statute Miles		3296 miles
Nautical Miles		2862 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 34 minutes

Gakaba Airstrip to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - to MDW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gakaba, Suriname and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MDW

Time difference between Gakaba (Suriname) and Chicago (United States) is 2 Hours.
Chicago time is 2 Hours behind Gakaba.

Location	Local Time
Gakaba (Suriname)	2026-09-13, 03:34:10 -03
Chicago (United States)	2026-09-13, 01:34:10 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

Gakaba Airstrip ( / SMGA) Gakaba, Suriname

Destination

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