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KRK to MDW: distance & flight time
Krakow (Kraków John Paul II International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
4,731 mi
7,614 km · 4,111 nm
9h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,731 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 45m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KRK — Kraków John Paul II International Airport · Krakow, Poland
- 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 KRK
- KTW · Katowice International Airport41 mi away
- TAT · Poprad-Tatry Airport72 mi away
- OSR · Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport79 mi away
- ILZ · Žilina Airport79 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 KRK from MDW?
The flight distance from Krakow (KRK) to Chicago (MDW) is 4,731 miles (7,614 km, 4,111 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KRK to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 45m 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 KRK to MDW?
Nonstop service on KRK–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 9h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Krakow and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Krakow.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KRK to MDW?
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Why are some KRK to MDW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KRK–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.