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MDW to JTR: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Thira (Santorini Airport)
5,588 mi
8,992 km · 4,855 nm
11h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,588 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 25m 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
- JTR — Santorini Airport · Thira, Greece
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 JTR
- PAS · Paros National Airport47 mi away
- JNX · Naxos Airport48 mi away
- JTY · Astypalaia Airport51 mi away
- MLO · Milos Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from JTR?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Thira (JTR) is 5,588 miles (8,992 km, 4,855 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to JTR?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 25m 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 Thira?
Thira is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to JTR?
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