Distance From Melbourne Moorabbin Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, MBW - MDW Distance

The distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 9666 miles or 15556 kilometers or 8394 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 Melbourne ( Australia ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Chicago takes around 22 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport, Melbourne, Australia to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 22 hours 13 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 • MBW - MDW

Kilometers		15556 km
Statute Miles		9666 miles
Nautical Miles		8394 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 13 minutes

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - MBW to MDW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MBW - MDW

Time difference between Melbourne (Australia) and Chicago (United States) is 17 Hours.
Chicago time is 17 Hours behind Melbourne.

Location	Local Time
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-16, 15:49:08 AEDT
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-15, 22:49:08 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

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW / YMMB) Melbourne, Australia

Destination

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