Distance From Ndjili International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, FIH - MDW Distance

The distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7099 miles or 11425 kilometers or 6165 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 Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kinshasa and Chicago takes around 16 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 16 hours 19 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 • FIH - MDW

Kilometers		11425 km
Statute Miles		7099 miles
Nautical Miles		6165 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 19 minutes

Ndjili International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - FIH to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FIH - MDW

Time difference between Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Chicago (United States) is 6 Hours.
Chicago time is 6 Hours behind Kinshasa.

Location	Local Time
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-21, 08:25:06 WAT
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-21, 02:25:06 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

Ndjili International Airport (FIH / FZAA) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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