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MDW to WSY: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Airlie Beach (Whitsunday Island Airport)
8,850 mi
14,243 km · 7,691 nm
17h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,850 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 49m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- WSY — Whitsunday Island Airport · Airlie Beach, Australia
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 WSY
- JHQ · Shute Harbour Airport0 mi away
- HTI · Hamilton Island Airport14 mi away
- PPP · Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport20 mi away
- ZBO · Bowen Airport39 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from WSY?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Airlie Beach (WSY) is 8,850 miles (14,243 km, 7,691 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to WSY?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 49m 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 Airlie Beach?
Airlie Beach is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to WSY?
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