Distance From Ruhengeri Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, RHG - MDW Distance

The distance from Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7677 miles or 12355 kilometers or 6667 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 Ruhengeri ( Rwanda ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ruhengeri and Chicago takes around 17 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruhengeri Airport, Ruhengeri, Rwanda to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 17 hours 39 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 • RHG - MDW

Kilometers		12355 km
Statute Miles		7677 miles
Nautical Miles		6667 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 39 minutes

Ruhengeri Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - RHG to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ruhengeri, Rwanda and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Ruhengeri, Rwanda and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RHG - MDW

Time difference between Ruhengeri (Rwanda) and Chicago (United States) is 8 Hours.
Chicago time is 8 Hours behind Ruhengeri.

Location	Local Time
Ruhengeri (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 09:02:21 CAT
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-15, 01:02:21 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

Ruhengeri Airport (RHG / HRYU) Ruhengeri, Rwanda

Destination

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