Distance From Shindand Air Base to Chicago Midway International Airport, OAH - MDW Distance

The distance from Shindand Air Base (OAH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 6905 miles or 11112 kilometers or 5996 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 Shindand ( Afghanistan ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shindand and Chicago takes around 15 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shindand Air Base, Shindand, Afghanistan to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 15 hours 52 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 • OAH - MDW

Kilometers		11112 km
Statute Miles		6905 miles
Nautical Miles		5996 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 52 minutes

Shindand Air Base to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - OAH to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shindand, Afghanistan and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Shindand, Afghanistan and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OAH - MDW

Time difference between Shindand (Afghanistan) and Chicago (United States) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chicago time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes behind Shindand.

Location	Local Time
Shindand (Afghanistan)	2025-12-15, 15:46:20 +0430
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-15, 05:16:20 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

Shindand Air Base (OAH / OASD) Shindand, Afghanistan

Destination

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