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RLK to MDW: distance & flight time
Bayannur (Bayannur Tianjitai Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
6,640 mi
10,687 km · 5,770 nm
13h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,640 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 29m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RLK — Bayannur Tianjitai Airport · Bayannur, China
- 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 RLK
- WUA · Wuhai Airport93 mi away
- BAV · Baotou Airport121 mi away
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport149 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 RLK from MDW?
The flight distance from Bayannur (RLK) to Chicago (MDW) is 6,640 miles (10,687 km, 5,770 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RLK to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 29m 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 RLK to MDW?
Nonstop service on RLK–MDW 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 13h 29m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bayannur and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Bayannur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RLK to MDW?
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Why are some RLK to MDW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RLK–MDW tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.