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MDW to DHA: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Dhahran (King Abdulaziz Air Base)
7,021 mi
11,299 km · 6,101 nm
14h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,021 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 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
- DHA — King Abdulaziz Air Base · Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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 DHA
- DMM · King Fahd International Airport26 mi away
- BAH · Bahrain International Airport30 mi away
- QJB · Jubail Airport71 mi away
- DOH · Hamad International Airport114 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from DHA?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Dhahran (DHA) is 7,021 miles (11,299 km, 6,101 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to DHA?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 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 Dhahran?
Dhahran is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to DHA?
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