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MDW to ACF: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Brisbane (Brisbane Archerfield Airport)
8,923 mi
14,360 km · 7,754 nm
17h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,923 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 58m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- ACF — Brisbane Archerfield Airport · Brisbane, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near ACF
- BNE · Brisbane International Airport14 mi away
- OOL · Gold Coast Airport51 mi away
- CUD · Caloundra Airport54 mi away
- MCY · Sunshine Coast Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from ACF?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Brisbane (ACF) is 8,923 miles (14,360 km, 7,754 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to ACF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 58m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to ACF?
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