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MDW to HLZ: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Hamilton (Hamilton International Airport)
8,200 mi
13,197 km · 7,126 nm
16h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,200 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 33m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- HLZ — Hamilton International Airport · Hamilton, New Zealand
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 HLZ
- TRG · Tauranga Airport49 mi away
- ROT · Rotorua Regional Airport56 mi away
- AMZ · Ardmore Airport61 mi away
- AKL · Auckland International Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from HLZ?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Hamilton (HLZ) is 8,200 miles (13,197 km, 7,126 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to HLZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 33m 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 Hamilton?
Hamilton is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to HLZ?
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