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SYZ to MDW: distance & flight time
Shiraz (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
6,898 mi
11,102 km · 5,994 nm
14h
estimated nonstop flight time
-8.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,898 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SYZ — Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport · Shiraz, Iran
- 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 SYZ
- FAZ · Fasa Airport82 mi away
- JAR · Jahrom Airport89 mi away
- YES · Yasouj Airport102 mi away
- BUZ · Bushehr Airport114 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 SYZ from MDW?
The flight distance from Shiraz (SYZ) to Chicago (MDW) is 6,898 miles (11,102 km, 5,994 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYZ to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 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 Shiraz and Chicago?
Chicago is 8.5 hours behind Shiraz.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYZ to MDW?
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