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UGN to IGR: distance & flight time
Chicago (Waukegan National Airport) → Iguazu Falls (Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport)
5,168 mi
8,317 km · 4,491 nm
10h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,168 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 36m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, United States
- IGR — Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport · Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Near IGR
- IGU · Cataratas International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport30 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport46 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is UGN from IGR?
The flight distance from Chicago (UGN) to Iguazu Falls (IGR) is 5,168 miles (8,317 km, 4,491 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from UGN to IGR?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 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 Chicago and Iguazu Falls?
Iguazu Falls is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from UGN to IGR?
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