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ZLO to MDW: distance & flight time
Manzanillo (Playa De Oro International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
1,849 mi
2,976 km · 1,607 nm
4h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,849 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 6m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZLO — Playa De Oro International Airport · Manzanillo, Mexico
- 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 ZLO
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 ZLO from MDW?
The flight distance from Manzanillo (ZLO) to Chicago (MDW) is 1,849 miles (2,976 km, 1,607 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZLO to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 6m 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 Manzanillo and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Manzanillo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZLO to MDW?
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