Distance From Timaru Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, TIU - MDW Distance

The distance from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8607 miles or 13852 kilometers or 7475 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 ( New Zealand ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Chicago takes around 19 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Timaru Airport, , New Zealand to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 19 hours 47 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 • TIU - MDW

Kilometers		13852 km
Statute Miles		8607 miles
Nautical Miles		7475 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 47 minutes

Timaru Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - TIU to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , New Zealand and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between , New Zealand and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TIU - MDW

Time difference between (New Zealand) and Chicago (United States) is 18 Hours.
Chicago time is 18 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(New Zealand)	2026-03-21, 18:40:07 NZDT
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-21, 00:40:07 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

Timaru Airport (TIU / NZTU) , New Zealand

Destination

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