Distance From Lord Howe Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, LDH - MDW Distance

The distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8759 miles or 14096 kilometers or 7606 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 Lord Howe Island ( Australia ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lord Howe Island and Chicago takes around 20 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport, Lord Howe Island, Australia to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 20 hours 8 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 • LDH - MDW

Kilometers		14096 km
Statute Miles		8759 miles
Nautical Miles		7606 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 8 minutes

Lord Howe Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - LDH to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lord Howe Island, Australia and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Lord Howe Island, Australia and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LDH - MDW

Time difference between Lord Howe Island (Australia) and Chicago (United States) is 17 Hours.
Chicago time is 17 Hours behind Lord Howe Island.

Location	Local Time
Lord Howe Island (Australia)	2025-01-06, 06:42:18 +11
Chicago (United States)	2025-01-05, 13:42:18 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

Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH / YLHI) Lord Howe Island, Australia

Destination

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