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MDW to MZR: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Mazar-i-sharif (Mazar I Sharif Airport)
6,788 mi
10,924 km · 5,898 nm
13h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,788 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 47m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- MZR — Mazar I Sharif Airport · Mazar-i-sharif, Afghanistan
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 MZR
- TMJ · Termez Airport40 mi away
- UND · Konduz Airport94 mi away
- KQT · Qurghonteppa International Airport121 mi away
- BIN · Bamiyan Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from MZR?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Mazar-i-sharif (MZR) is 6,788 miles (10,924 km, 5,898 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to MZR?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 47m 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 Mazar-i-sharif?
Mazar-i-sharif is 9.5 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to MZR?
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