Distance From Kira Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, KIQ - MDW Distance

The distance from Kira Airport (KIQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8365 miles or 13462 kilometers or 7264 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 Kira ( Papua New Guinea ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kira and Chicago takes around 19 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kira Airport, Kira, Papua New Guinea to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 19 hours 13 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 • KIQ - MDW

Kilometers		13462 km
Statute Miles		8365 miles
Nautical Miles		7264 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 13 minutes

Kira Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - KIQ to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kira, Papua New Guinea and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kira, Papua New Guinea and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIQ - MDW

Time difference between Kira (Papua New Guinea) and Chicago (United States) is 15 Hours.
Chicago time is 15 Hours behind Kira.

Location	Local Time
Kira (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-03, 20:01:38 +10
Chicago (United States)	2026-05-03, 05:01:38 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

Kira Airport (KIQ / AYRA) Kira, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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