Distance From Ikela Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, IKL - MDW Distance

The distance from Ikela Airport (IKL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7346 miles or 11821 kilometers or 6379 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 Ikela ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ikela and Chicago takes around 16 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ikela Airport, Ikela, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 16 hours 53 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 • IKL - MDW

Kilometers		11821 km
Statute Miles		7346 miles
Nautical Miles		6379 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 53 minutes

Ikela Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - IKL to MDW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ikela, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IKL - MDW

Time difference between Ikela (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Chicago (United States) is 7 Hours.
Chicago time is 7 Hours behind Ikela.

Location	Local Time
Ikela (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-01-29, 10:05:28 WAT
Chicago (United States)	2026-01-29, 03:05:28 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

Ikela Airport (IKL / FZGV) Ikela, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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