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USN to MDW: distance & flight time
Ulsan (Ulsan Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
6,598 mi
10,618 km · 5,733 nm
13h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,598 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 24m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- USN — Ulsan Airport · Ulsan, South Korea
- 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 USN
- KPO · Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)28 mi away
- PUS · Gimhae International Airport37 mi away
- TAE · Daegu Airport44 mi away
- CHF · Jinhae Airbase/Airport (G-813/K-10)48 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 USN from MDW?
The flight distance from Ulsan (USN) to Chicago (MDW) is 6,598 miles (10,618 km, 5,733 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from USN to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 24m 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 USN to MDW?
Nonstop service on USN–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 24m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Ulsan and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Ulsan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from USN to MDW?
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Why are some USN to MDW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain USN–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.