Distance From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, PVG - MDW Distance

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7058 miles or 11359 kilometers or 6129 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 Shanghai (Pudong) ( China ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Pudong) and Chicago takes around 16 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 16 hours 13 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 • PVG - MDW

Kilometers		11359 km
Statute Miles		7058 miles
Nautical Miles		6129 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 13 minutes

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - PVG to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PVG - MDW

Time difference between Shanghai (Pudong) (China) and Chicago (United States) is 13 Hours.
Chicago time is 13 Hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2026-06-22, 16:44:50 CST
Chicago (United States)	2026-06-22, 03:44:50 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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG / ZSPD) Shanghai (Pudong), China

Destination

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