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MDW to GYD: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Baku (Heydar Aliyev International Airport)
6,170 mi
9,930 km · 5,362 nm
12h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,170 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 34m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- GYD — Heydar Aliyev International Airport · Baku, Azerbaijan
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 GYD
- ZXT · Zabrat Airport4 mi away
- GBB · Gabala International Airport125 mi away
- PFQ · Parsabade Moghan Airport129 mi away
- LLK · Lankaran International Airport136 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from GYD?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Baku (GYD) is 6,170 miles (9,930 km, 5,362 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to GYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 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 Baku?
Baku is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to GYD?
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