Distance From La Garroba Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

The distance from La Garroba Airport () to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 2148 miles or 3457 kilometers or 1866 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 Upala ( Costa Rica ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Upala and Chicago takes around 4 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Garroba Airport, Upala, Costa Rica to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 4 hours 56 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 • - MDW

Kilometers		3457 km
Statute Miles		2148 miles
Nautical Miles		1866 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 56 minutes

La Garroba Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Upala, Costa Rica and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Upala, Costa Rica and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MDW

Time difference between Upala (Costa Rica) and Chicago (United States) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours ahead of Upala.

Location	Local Time
Upala (Costa Rica)	2026-07-27, 08:48:09 CST
Chicago (United States)	2026-07-27, 09:48:09 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

La Garroba Airport ( / MRLG) Upala, Costa Rica

Destination

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