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MDW to PCN: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Picton (Picton Aerodrome)
8,388 mi
13,498 km · 7,289 nm
16h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,388 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 55m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- PCN — Picton Aerodrome · Picton, New Zealand
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 PCN
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport13 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport38 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport44 mi away
- MZP · Motueka Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from PCN?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Picton (PCN) is 8,388 miles (13,498 km, 7,289 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to PCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 55m 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 Picton?
Picton is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to PCN?
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