Distance From RAF Waddington to Chicago Midway International Airport, WTN - MDW Distance

The distance from RAF Waddington (WTN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 3890 miles or 6260 kilometers or 3378 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Waddington ( United Kingdom ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waddington and Chicago takes around 8 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Waddington, Waddington, United Kingdom to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 8 hours 56 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 • WTN - MDW

Kilometers		6260 km
Statute Miles		3890 miles
Nautical Miles		3378 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 56 minutes

RAF Waddington to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - WTN to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Waddington, United Kingdom and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Waddington, United Kingdom and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WTN - MDW

Time difference between Waddington (United Kingdom) and Chicago (United States) is 6 Hours.
Chicago time is 6 Hours behind Waddington.

Location	Local Time
Waddington (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 00:30:37 GMT
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-15, 18:30:37 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

RAF Waddington (WTN / EGXW) Waddington, United Kingdom

Destination

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