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MGC to IGR: distance & flight time
Michigan City (Michigan City Municipal Airport) → Iguazu Falls (Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport)
5,098 mi
8,204 km · 4,430 nm
10h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,098 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 28m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MGC — Michigan City Municipal Airport · Michigan City, United States
- IGR — Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport · Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MGC
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport59 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport20 mi away
- SBN · South Bend Regional Airport26 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport31 mi away
Near IGR
- IGU · Cataratas International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport30 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport46 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MGC from IGR?
The flight distance from Michigan City (MGC) to Iguazu Falls (IGR) is 5,098 miles (8,204 km, 4,430 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MGC to IGR?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 28m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MGC to IGR?
Nonstop service on MGC–IGR depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 28m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Michigan City and Iguazu Falls?
Iguazu Falls is 2 hours ahead of Michigan City.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MGC to IGR?
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Why are some MGC to IGR fares phone-only?
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