Distance From Kaohsiung International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, KHH - MDW Distance

The distance from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7640 miles or 12296 kilometers or 6635 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 Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) ( Taiwan ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) and Chicago takes around 17 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kaohsiung International Airport, Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Taiwan to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 17 hours 33 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 • KHH - MDW

Kilometers		12296 km
Statute Miles		7640 miles
Nautical Miles		6635 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 33 minutes

Kaohsiung International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - KHH to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Taiwan and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Taiwan and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KHH - MDW

Time difference between Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (Taiwan) and Chicago (United States) is 14 Hours.
Chicago time is 14 Hours behind Kaohsiung (Xiaogang).

Location	Local Time
Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (Taiwan)	2025-12-15, 19:00:44 CST
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-15, 05:00:44 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

Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH / RCKH) Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Taiwan

Destination

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