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GIG to MDW: distance & flight time
Rio De Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
5,292 mi
8,517 km · 4,599 nm
10h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,292 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 51m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GIG — Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GIG
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport9 mi away
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport14 mi away
- SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base31 mi away
- JDF · Francisco de Assis Airport71 mi away
Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GIG from MDW?
The flight distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chicago (MDW) is 5,292 miles (8,517 km, 4,599 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GIG to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GIG to MDW?
Nonstop service on GIG–MDW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GIG to MDW?
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Why are some GIG to MDW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GIG–MDW tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.