Distance From Kol Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, KQL - MDW Distance

The distance from Kol Airport (KQL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8370 miles or 13470 kilometers or 7269 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 Kol ( Papua New Guinea ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kol and Chicago takes around 19 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kol Airport, Kol, Papua New Guinea to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 19 hours 14 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 • KQL - MDW

Kilometers		13470 km
Statute Miles		8370 miles
Nautical Miles		7269 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 14 minutes

Kol Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - KQL to MDW Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KQL - MDW

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

Location	Local Time
Kol (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 23:17:28 +10
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-19, 08:17:28 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

Kol Airport (KQL / AYOL) Kol, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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