Distance From Van Ferit Melen Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, VAN - MDW Distance

The distance from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 6096 miles or 9811 kilometers or 5294 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 Van ( Turkey ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van and Chicago takes around 14 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Ferit Melen Airport, Van, Turkey to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 14 hours 0 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 • VAN - MDW

Kilometers		9811 km
Statute Miles		6096 miles
Nautical Miles		5294 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 0 minutes

Van Ferit Melen Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - VAN to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Van, Turkey and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Van, Turkey and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VAN - MDW

Time difference between Van (Turkey) and Chicago (United States) is 8 Hours.
Chicago time is 8 Hours behind Van.

Location	Local Time
Van (Turkey)	2026-03-15, 14:29:27 +03
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-15, 06:29:27 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

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN / LTCI) Van, Turkey

Destination

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