Distance From Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, RKT - MDW Distance

The distance from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7234 miles or 11642 kilometers or 6282 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 Ras Al Khaimah ( United Arab Emirates ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ras Al Khaimah and Chicago takes around 16 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 16 hours 37 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 • RKT - MDW

Kilometers		11642 km
Statute Miles		7234 miles
Nautical Miles		6282 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 37 minutes

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - RKT to MDW Flight Path

Location of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKT - MDW

Time difference between Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates) and Chicago (United States) is 9 Hours.
Chicago time is 9 Hours behind Ras Al Khaimah.

Location	Local Time
Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-08-04, 13:19:14 +04
Chicago (United States)	2026-08-04, 04:19:14 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

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT / OMRK) Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Destination

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