Distance From North Shore Aerodrome to Chicago Midway International Airport

The distance from North Shore Aerodrome () to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8186 miles or 13174 kilometers or 7109 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 Dairy Flat ( New Zealand ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dairy Flat and Chicago takes around 18 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from North Shore Aerodrome, Dairy Flat, New Zealand to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 18 hours 49 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 • - MDW

Kilometers		13174 km
Statute Miles		8186 miles
Nautical Miles		7109 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 49 minutes

North Shore Aerodrome to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - to MDW Flight Path

Location of North Shore Aerodrome & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dairy Flat to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Dairy Flat, New Zealand and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Dairy Flat, New Zealand and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MDW

Time difference between Dairy Flat (New Zealand) and Chicago (United States) is 18 Hours.
Chicago time is 18 Hours behind Dairy Flat.

Location	Local Time
Dairy Flat (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 04:53:01 NZDT
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-19, 10:53:01 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

North Shore Aerodrome ( / NZNE) Dairy Flat, New Zealand

Destination

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