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MDW to SUI: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Sukhumi (Sukhumi Dranda Airport)
5,781 mi
9,304 km · 5,024 nm
11h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,781 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 48m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- SUI — Sukhumi Dranda Airport · Sukhumi, Georgia
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 SUI
- AER · Sochi International Airport72 mi away
- KUT · Kopitnari Airport84 mi away
- BUS · Batumi International Airport90 mi away
- NAL · Nalchik Airport134 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from SUI?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sukhumi (SUI) is 5,781 miles (9,304 km, 5,024 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to SUI?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 48m 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 Sukhumi?
Sukhumi is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to SUI?
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