Distance From Lakefield Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, LFP - MDW Distance

The distance from Lakefield Airport (LFP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8844 miles or 14232 kilometers or 7680 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 Lakefield ( Australia ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lakefield and Chicago takes around 20 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lakefield Airport, Lakefield, Australia to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 20 hours 19 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 • LFP - MDW

Kilometers		14232 km
Statute Miles		8844 miles
Nautical Miles		7680 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 19 minutes

Lakefield Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - LFP to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lakefield, Australia and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Lakefield, Australia and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LFP - MDW

Time difference between Lakefield (Australia) and Chicago (United States) is 15 Hours.
Chicago time is 15 Hours behind Lakefield.

Location	Local Time
Lakefield (Australia)	2026-06-20, 11:02:30 AEST
Chicago (United States)	2026-06-19, 20:02:30 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

Lakefield Airport (LFP / YLFD) Lakefield, Australia

Destination

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