Distance From Rif Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, OLI - MDW Distance

The distance from Rif Airport (OLI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 2907 miles or 4677 kilometers or 2524 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 Rif ( Iceland ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rif and Chicago takes around 6 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rif Airport, Rif, Iceland to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 6 hours 40 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 • OLI - MDW

Kilometers		4677 km
Statute Miles		2907 miles
Nautical Miles		2524 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 40 minutes

Rif Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - OLI to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rif, Iceland and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Rif, Iceland and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OLI - MDW

Time difference between Rif (Iceland) and Chicago (United States) is 5 Hours.
Chicago time is 5 Hours behind Rif.

Location	Local Time
Rif (Iceland)	2026-06-19, 20:38:16 GMT
Chicago (United States)	2026-06-19, 15:38:16 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

Rif Airport (OLI / BIRF) Rif, Iceland

Destination

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