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ZVK to MDW: distance & flight time
Savannakhet (Savannakhet Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
8,327 mi
13,401 km · 7,236 nm
16h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,327 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 48m 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
- ZVK — Savannakhet Airport · Savannakhet, Laos
- 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 ZVK
- KOP · Nakhon Phanom Airport58 mi away
- SNO · Sakon Nakhon Airport61 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport72 mi away
- UBP · Ubon Ratchathani Airport90 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 ZVK from MDW?
The flight distance from Savannakhet (ZVK) to Chicago (MDW) is 8,327 miles (13,401 km, 7,236 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZVK to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 48m 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 ZVK to MDW?
Nonstop service on ZVK–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 16h 48m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Savannakhet and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Savannakhet.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZVK to MDW?
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Why are some ZVK to MDW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZVK–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.