Distance From Savuti Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, SVT - MDW Distance

The distance from Savuti Airport (SVT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8176 miles or 13158 kilometers or 7100 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 Savuti ( Botswana ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Savuti and Chicago takes around 18 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Savuti Airport, Savuti, Botswana to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 18 hours 47 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 • SVT - MDW

Kilometers		13158 km
Statute Miles		8176 miles
Nautical Miles		7100 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 47 minutes

Savuti Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - SVT to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Savuti, Botswana and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Savuti, Botswana and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SVT - MDW

Time difference between Savuti (Botswana) and Chicago (United States) is 7 Hours.
Chicago time is 7 Hours behind Savuti.

Location	Local Time
Savuti (Botswana)	2026-03-17, 23:17:53 CAT
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-17, 16:17:53 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

Savuti Airport (SVT / FBSV) Savuti, Botswana

Destination

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