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MDW to MSE: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Manston (Kent International Airport)
4,018 mi
6,466 km · 3,491 nm
8h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,018 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
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 MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from MSE?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Manston (MSE) is 4,018 miles (6,466 km, 3,491 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to MSE?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 21m 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 Manston?
Manston is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to MSE?
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