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MDW to IGU: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Foz Do Iguacu (Cataratas International Airport)
5,118 mi
8,237 km · 4,448 nm
10h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,118 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 30m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- IGU — Cataratas International Airport · Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
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 IGU
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport24 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport55 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from IGU?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) is 5,118 miles (8,237 km, 4,448 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to IGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 30m 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 Foz Do Iguacu?
Foz Do Iguacu is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to IGU?
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