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ORY to MDW: distance & flight time
Paris (Paris-Orly Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
4,147 mi
6,674 km · 3,604 nm
8h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,147 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 36m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ORY — Paris-Orly Airport · Paris, France
- MDW — Chicago Midway International 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 ORY
- CDG · Charles de Gaulle International Airport21 mi away
- VIY · Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base9 mi away
- TNF · Toussus-le-Noble Airport13 mi away
- LBG · Paris-Le Bourget Airport17 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is ORY from MDW?
The flight distance from Paris (ORY) to Chicago (MDW) is 4,147 miles (6,674 km, 3,604 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ORY to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 36m 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 Paris and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Paris.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ORY to MDW?
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