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MDW to BWU: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Sydney (Sydney Bankstown Airport)
9,249 mi
14,885 km · 8,037 nm
18h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,249 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 36m 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
- BWU — Sydney Bankstown Airport · Sydney, 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 BWU
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport11 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport19 mi away
- XRH · RAAF Base Richmond25 mi away
- WOL · Wollongong Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from BWU?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sydney (BWU) is 9,249 miles (14,885 km, 8,037 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to BWU?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 36m 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 Sydney?
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to BWU?
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