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MDW to BKS: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Bengkulu (Fatmawati Soekarno Airport)
9,743 mi
15,680 km · 8,467 nm
19h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,743 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 34m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- BKS — Fatmawati Soekarno Airport · Bengkulu, Indonesia
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 BKS
- PDO · Pendopo Airport114 mi away
- KRC · Departi Parbo Airport136 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from BKS?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Bengkulu (BKS) is 9,743 miles (15,680 km, 8,467 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to BKS?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 34m 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 Bengkulu?
Bengkulu is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to BKS?
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