Distance From San Jose Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, SJI - MDW Distance

The distance from San Jose Airport (SJI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8271 miles or 13311 kilometers or 7183 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 San Jose ( Philippines ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Jose and Chicago takes around 19 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Jose Airport, San Jose, Philippines to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 19 hours 0 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 • SJI - MDW

Kilometers		13311 km
Statute Miles		8271 miles
Nautical Miles		7183 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 0 minutes

San Jose Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - SJI to MDW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between San Jose, Philippines and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJI - MDW

Time difference between San Jose (Philippines) and Chicago (United States) is 13 Hours.
Chicago time is 13 Hours behind San Jose.

Location	Local Time
San Jose (Philippines)	2026-03-16, 01:55:04 PST
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-15, 12:55:04 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

San Jose Airport (SJI / RPUH) San Jose, Philippines

Destination

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