Distance From Kigali International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, KGL - MDW Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7725 miles or 12432 kilometers or 6709 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Chicago takes around 17 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 17 hours 45 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 • KGL - MDW

Kilometers		12432 km
Statute Miles		7725 miles
Nautical Miles		6709 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 45 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kigali, Rwanda and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - MDW

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Chicago (United States) is 7 Hours.
Chicago time is 7 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-05-12, 12:24:37 CAT
Chicago (United States)	2025-05-12, 05:24:37 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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

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