Distance From Lanseria International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, HLA - MDW Distance

The distance from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8678 miles or 13965 kilometers or 7536 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Chicago takes around 19 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 19 hours 57 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 • HLA - MDW

Kilometers		13965 km
Statute Miles		8678 miles
Nautical Miles		7536 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 57 minutes

Lanseria International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - HLA to MDW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HLA - MDW

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Chicago (United States) is 8 Hours.
Chicago time is 8 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 16:52:11 SAST
Chicago (United States)	2025-01-15, 08:52:11 CST

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

Lanseria International Airport (HLA / FALA) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

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