Distance From Wasserkuppe Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

The distance from Wasserkuppe Airport () to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 4368 miles or 7030 kilometers or 3794 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 Gersfeld ( Germany ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gersfeld and Chicago takes around 10 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wasserkuppe Airport, Gersfeld, Germany to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 10 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 • - MDW

Kilometers		7030 km
Statute Miles		4368 miles
Nautical Miles		3794 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 2 minutes

Wasserkuppe Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - to MDW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gersfeld, Germany and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MDW

Time difference between Gersfeld (Germany) and Chicago (United States) is 7 Hours.
Chicago time is 7 Hours behind Gersfeld.

Location	Local Time
Gersfeld (Germany)	2026-05-17, 11:33:08 CEST
Chicago (United States)	2026-05-17, 04:33:08 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

Wasserkuppe Airport ( / EDER) Gersfeld, Germany

Destination

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