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MDW to MCX: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Makhachkala (Uytash Airport)
5,967 mi
9,603 km · 5,185 nm
12h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,967 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 10m 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
- MCX — Uytash Airport · Makhachkala, Russia
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 MCX
- ZTU · Zaqatala International Airport100 mi away
- GBB · Gabala International Airport138 mi away
- IGT · Magas Airport138 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from MCX?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Makhachkala (MCX) is 5,967 miles (9,603 km, 5,185 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to MCX?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 10m 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 Makhachkala?
Makhachkala is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to MCX?
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