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MDW to KIH: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Kish Island (Kish International Airport)
7,122 mi
11,461 km · 6,189 nm
14h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,122 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 26m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- KIH — Kish International Airport · Kish Island, Iran
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 KIH
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport43 mi away
- BDH · Bandar Lengeh Airport52 mi away
- SXI · Sirri Island Airport55 mi away
- LFM · Lamerd Airport76 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from KIH?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Kish Island (KIH) is 7,122 miles (11,461 km, 6,189 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to KIH?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 26m 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 Kish Island?
Kish Island is 8.5 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to KIH?
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