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MLM to CGX: distance & flight time
Morelia (General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport)
1,711 mi
2,754 km · 1,487 nm
3h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,711 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 49m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MLM — General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport · Morelia, Mexico
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MLM
Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MLM from CGX?
The flight distance from Morelia (MLM) to Chicago (CGX) is 1,711 miles (2,754 km, 1,487 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLM to CGX?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 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 Morelia and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Morelia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLM to CGX?
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