Distance From Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, WSY - MDW Distance

The distance from Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport (WSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8850 miles or 14243 kilometers or 7686 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 Shute Harbour ( Australia ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shute Harbour and Chicago takes around 20 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport, Shute Harbour, Australia to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 20 hours 20 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 • WSY - MDW

Kilometers		14243 km
Statute Miles		8850 miles
Nautical Miles		7686 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 20 minutes

Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - WSY to MDW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shute Harbour, Australia and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WSY - MDW

Time difference between Shute Harbour (Australia) and Chicago (United States) is 15 Hours.
Chicago time is 15 Hours behind Shute Harbour.

Location	Local Time
Shute Harbour (Australia)	2026-03-19, 21:13:37 AEST
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-19, 06:13:37 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

Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport (WSY / YSHR) Shute Harbour, Australia

Destination

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