Distance From Lodwar Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, LOK - MDW Distance

The distance from Lodwar Airport (LOK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7732 miles or 12444 kilometers or 6715 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 Lodwar ( Kenya ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lodwar and Chicago takes around 17 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lodwar Airport, Lodwar, Kenya to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 17 hours 46 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 • LOK - MDW

Kilometers		12444 km
Statute Miles		7732 miles
Nautical Miles		6715 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 46 minutes

Lodwar Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - LOK to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lodwar, Kenya and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Lodwar, Kenya and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOK - MDW

Time difference between Lodwar (Kenya) and Chicago (United States) is 8 Hours.
Chicago time is 8 Hours behind Lodwar.

Location	Local Time
Lodwar (Kenya)	2026-09-13, 17:47:37 EAT
Chicago (United States)	2026-09-13, 09:47:37 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

Lodwar Airport (LOK / HKLO) Lodwar, Kenya

Destination

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