Distance From Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB to Chicago Midway International Airport, PKU - MDW Distance

The distance from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 9462 miles or 15227 kilometers or 8217 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 Pekanbaru ( Indonesia ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pekanbaru and Chicago takes around 21 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB, Pekanbaru, Indonesia to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 21 hours 45 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 • PKU - MDW

Kilometers		15227 km
Statute Miles		9462 miles
Nautical Miles		8217 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 45 minutes

Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - PKU to MDW Flight Path

Location of Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Pekanbaru to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Pekanbaru, Indonesia and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PKU - MDW

Time difference between Pekanbaru (Indonesia) and Chicago (United States) is 13 Hours.
Chicago time is 13 Hours behind Pekanbaru.

Location	Local Time
Pekanbaru (Indonesia)	2025-12-15, 14:16:50 WIB
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-15, 01:16:50 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

Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU / WIBB) Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Destination

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