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MDW to CKL: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Shchyolkovo (Chkalovskiy Air Base)
4,984 mi
8,020 km · 4,331 nm
10h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,984 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 14m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- CKL — Chkalovskiy Air Base · Shchyolkovo, Russia
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 CKL
- BKA · Bykovo Airport18 mi away
- ZIA · Zhukovsky International Airport23 mi away
- SVO · Sheremetyevo International Airport26 mi away
- DME · Domodedovo International Airport33 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from CKL?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Shchyolkovo (CKL) is 4,984 miles (8,020 km, 4,331 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to CKL?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 14m 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 Shchyolkovo?
Shchyolkovo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to CKL?
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