Distance From Socotra International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, SCT - MDW Distance

The distance from Socotra International Airport (SCT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7956 miles or 12804 kilometers or 6909 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 Socotra Islands ( Yemen ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Socotra Islands and Chicago takes around 18 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Socotra International Airport, Socotra Islands, Yemen to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 18 hours 17 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 • SCT - MDW

Kilometers		12804 km
Statute Miles		7956 miles
Nautical Miles		6909 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 17 minutes

Socotra International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - SCT to MDW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Socotra Islands, Yemen and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Socotra Islands, Yemen and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCT - MDW

Time difference between Socotra Islands (Yemen) and Chicago (United States) is 9 Hours.
Chicago time is 9 Hours behind Socotra Islands.

Location	Local Time
Socotra Islands (Yemen)	2025-01-03, 02:42:57 +03
Chicago (United States)	2025-01-02, 17:42:57 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

Socotra International Airport (SCT / OYSQ) Socotra Islands, Yemen

Destination

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