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MDW to TCE: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Tulcea (Tulcea Airport)
5,271 mi
8,483 km · 4,581 nm
10h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,271 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 48m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- TCE — Tulcea Airport · Tulcea, Romania
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 TCE
- CND · Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport50 mi away
- KIV · Chişinău International Airport129 mi away
- BCM · Bacău Airport133 mi away
- OTP · Henri Coandă International Airport133 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from TCE?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Tulcea (TCE) is 5,271 miles (8,483 km, 4,581 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to TCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 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 Tulcea?
Tulcea is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to TCE?
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