Distance From Thohoyandou Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, THY - MDW Distance

The distance from Thohoyandou Airport (THY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8691 miles or 13986 kilometers or 7547 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 Thohoyandou ( South Africa ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thohoyandou and Chicago takes around 19 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thohoyandou Airport, Thohoyandou, South Africa to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 19 hours 58 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 • THY - MDW

Kilometers		13986 km
Statute Miles		8691 miles
Nautical Miles		7547 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 58 minutes

Thohoyandou Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - THY to MDW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Thohoyandou, South Africa and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • THY - MDW

Time difference between Thohoyandou (South Africa) and Chicago (United States) is 7 Hours.
Chicago time is 7 Hours behind Thohoyandou.

Location	Local Time
Thohoyandou (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 01:09:58 SAST
Chicago (United States)	2026-09-11, 18:09:58 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

Thohoyandou Airport (THY / FATH) Thohoyandou, South Africa

Destination

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