Distance From Vertiport Chicago Heliport to Mitiga International Airport

The distance from Vertiport Chicago Heliport () to Mitiga International Airport (MJI) is 5245 miles or 8440 kilometers or 4555 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 Chicago ( United States ) to Tripoli ( Libya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Tripoli takes around 12 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vertiport Chicago Heliport, Chicago, United States to Mitiga International Airport, Tripoli, Libya is 12 hours 3 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 • - MJI

Kilometers		8440 km
Statute Miles		5245 miles
Nautical Miles		4555 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 3 minutes

Vertiport Chicago Heliport to Mitiga International Airport Flight Route Map - to MJI Flight Path

Location of Vertiport Chicago Heliport & Mitiga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago to Tripoli nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Chicago, United States and Tripoli, Libya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MJI

Time difference between Chicago (United States) and Tripoli (Libya) is 8 Hours.
Tripoli time is 8 Hours ahead of Chicago.

Location	Local Time
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-15, 20:49:13 CST
Tripoli (Libya)	2025-12-16, 04:49:13 EET

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

Vertiport Chicago Heliport ( / 43IL) Chicago, United States

Destination

Mitiga International Airport (MJI / HLLM) Tripoli, Libya