Distance From Paro International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, PBH - MDW Distance

The distance from Paro International Airport (PBH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7653 miles or 12316 kilometers or 6646 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 Paro ( Bhutan ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paro and Chicago takes around 17 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paro International Airport, Paro, Bhutan to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 17 hours 35 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 • PBH - MDW

Kilometers		12316 km
Statute Miles		7653 miles
Nautical Miles		6646 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 35 minutes

Paro International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - PBH to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Paro, Bhutan and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Paro, Bhutan and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PBH - MDW

Time difference between Paro (Bhutan) and Chicago (United States) is 11 Hours.
Chicago time is 11 Hours behind Paro.

Location	Local Time
Paro (Bhutan)	2026-06-21, 21:11:23 +06
Chicago (United States)	2026-06-21, 10:11:23 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

Paro International Airport (PBH / VQPR) Paro, Bhutan

Destination

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