Distance From Kufra Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, AKF - MDW Distance

The distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 6106 miles or 9826 kilometers or 5303 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 Kufra ( Libya ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kufra and Chicago takes around 14 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kufra Airport, Kufra, Libya to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 14 hours 2 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 • AKF - MDW

Kilometers		9826 km
Statute Miles		6106 miles
Nautical Miles		5303 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 2 minutes

Kufra Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - AKF to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kufra, Libya and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kufra, Libya and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AKF - MDW

Time difference between Kufra (Libya) and Chicago (United States) is 7 Hours.
Chicago time is 7 Hours behind Kufra.

Location	Local Time
Kufra (Libya)	2026-04-29, 19:14:08 EET
Chicago (United States)	2026-04-29, 12:14:08 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

Kufra Airport (AKF / HLKF) Kufra, Libya

Destination

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