Distance From Rockhampton Downs Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, RDA - MDW Distance

The distance from Rockhampton Downs Airport (RDA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 9473 miles or 15245 kilometers or 8226 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 Rockhampton Downs ( Australia ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rockhampton Downs and Chicago takes around 21 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rockhampton Downs Airport, Rockhampton Downs, Australia to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 21 hours 46 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 • RDA - MDW

Kilometers		15245 km
Statute Miles		9473 miles
Nautical Miles		8226 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 46 minutes

Rockhampton Downs Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - RDA to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rockhampton Downs, Australia and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Rockhampton Downs, Australia and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RDA - MDW

Time difference between Rockhampton Downs (Australia) and Chicago (United States) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chicago time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes behind Rockhampton Downs.

Location	Local Time
Rockhampton Downs (Australia)	2026-03-15, 23:44:17 ACST
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-15, 09:14:17 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

Rockhampton Downs Airport (RDA / ) Rockhampton Downs, Australia

Destination

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