Distance From Lea County-Jal Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

The distance from Lea County-Jal Airport () to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1078 miles or 1735 kilometers or 937 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 Jal ( United States ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jal and Chicago takes around 2 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lea County-Jal Airport, Jal, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 2 hours 28 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		1735 km
Statute Miles		1078 miles
Nautical Miles		937 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 28 minutes

Lea County-Jal Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - to MDW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Jal, United States and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MDW

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

Location	Local Time
Jal (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:39:23 MST
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-05, 03:39:23 CST

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

Lea County-Jal Airport ( / E26) Jal, United States

Destination

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