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MDW to SPM: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Spangdahlem (Spangdahlem Air Base)
4,268 mi
6,868 km · 3,708 nm
8h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,268 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 50m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- SPM — Spangdahlem Air Base · Spangdahlem, Germany
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 SPM
- BBJ · Bitburg Airport6 mi away
- HHN · Frankfurt-Hahn Airport25 mi away
- LUX · Luxembourg-Findel International Airport33 mi away
- FRA · Frankfurt am Main Airport84 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from SPM?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Spangdahlem (SPM) is 4,268 miles (6,868 km, 3,708 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to SPM?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 50m 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 Spangdahlem?
Spangdahlem is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to SPM?
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