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TYN to MDW: distance & flight time
Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
6,794 mi
10,933 km · 5,903 nm
13h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,794 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 47m 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
- TYN — Taiyuan Wusu Airport · Taiyuan, 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 TYN
- WUT · Xinzhou Wutaishan Airport62 mi away
- LLV · Lüliang Airport81 mi away
- CIH · Changzhi Airport107 mi away
- SJW · Shijiazhuang Daguocun International Airport119 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 TYN from MDW?
The flight distance from Taiyuan (TYN) to Chicago (MDW) is 6,794 miles (10,933 km, 5,903 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TYN to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 47m 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 TYN to MDW?
Nonstop service on TYN–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 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Taiyuan and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Taiyuan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TYN to MDW?
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Why are some TYN to MDW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TYN–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.