Distance From Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, LOS - MDW Distance

The distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 5971 miles or 9609 kilometers or 5185 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 Lagos ( Nigeria ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lagos and Chicago takes around 13 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 13 hours 43 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 • LOS - MDW

Kilometers		9609 km
Statute Miles		5971 miles
Nautical Miles		5185 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 43 minutes

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - LOS to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lagos, Nigeria and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Lagos, Nigeria and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOS - MDW

Time difference between Lagos (Nigeria) and Chicago (United States) is 7 Hours.
Chicago time is 7 Hours behind Lagos.

Location	Local Time
Lagos (Nigeria)	2025-12-14, 19:08:11 WAT
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-14, 12:08:11 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

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS / DNMM) Lagos, Nigeria

Destination

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