Distance From Kansai International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, KIX - MDW Distance

The distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 6508 miles or 10474 kilometers or 5652 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 Osaka ( Japan ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Osaka and Chicago takes around 14 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 14 hours 57 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 • KIX - MDW

Kilometers		10474 km
Statute Miles		6508 miles
Nautical Miles		5652 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 57 minutes

Kansai International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - KIX to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Osaka, Japan and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Osaka, Japan and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIX - MDW

Time difference between Osaka (Japan) and Chicago (United States) is 15 Hours.
Chicago time is 15 Hours behind Osaka.

Location	Local Time
Osaka (Japan)	2025-12-17, 16:57:44 JST
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-17, 01:57:44 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

Kansai International Airport (KIX / RJBB) Osaka, Japan

Destination

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