Distance From Nairobi Wilson Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, WIL - MDW Distance

The distance from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8015 miles or 12898 kilometers or 6960 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 Nairobi ( Kenya ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Chicago takes around 18 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nairobi Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 18 hours 25 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 • WIL - MDW

Kilometers		12898 km
Statute Miles		8015 miles
Nautical Miles		6960 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 25 minutes

Nairobi Wilson Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - WIL to MDW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WIL - MDW

Time difference between Nairobi (Kenya) and Chicago (United States) is 9 Hours.
Chicago time is 9 Hours behind Nairobi.

Location	Local Time
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-05, 11:18:42 EAT
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:18:42 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

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL / HKNW) Nairobi, Kenya

Destination

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