Distance From Westray Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, WRY - MDW Distance

The distance from Westray Airport (WRY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 3633 miles or 5847 kilometers or 3155 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 Westray ( United Kingdom ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Westray and Chicago takes around 8 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Westray Airport, Westray, United Kingdom to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 8 hours 21 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 • WRY - MDW

Kilometers		5847 km
Statute Miles		3633 miles
Nautical Miles		3155 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

Westray Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - WRY to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Westray, United Kingdom and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Westray, United Kingdom and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WRY - MDW

Time difference between Westray (United Kingdom) and Chicago (United States) is 5 Hours.
Chicago time is 5 Hours behind Westray.

Location	Local Time
Westray (United Kingdom)	2026-03-19, 05:34:29 GMT
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-19, 00:34:29 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

Westray Airport (WRY / EGEW) Westray, United Kingdom

Destination

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