Distance From Tzaneen Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, LTA - MDW Distance

The distance from Tzaneen Airport (LTA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8718 miles or 14030 kilometers or 7571 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 Tzaneen ( South Africa ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tzaneen and Chicago takes around 20 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tzaneen Airport, Tzaneen, South Africa to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 20 hours 2 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 • LTA - MDW

Kilometers		14030 km
Statute Miles		8718 miles
Nautical Miles		7571 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 2 minutes

Tzaneen Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - LTA to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tzaneen, South Africa and Chicago, United States. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LTA - MDW

Time difference between Tzaneen (South Africa) and Chicago (United States) is 8 Hours.
Chicago time is 8 Hours behind Tzaneen.

Location	Local Time
Tzaneen (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 19:39:58 SAST
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-16, 11:39:58 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

Tzaneen Airport (LTA / FATZ) Tzaneen, South Africa

Destination

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