Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,335
miles
6,977
kilometers
3,767
nautical miles

🕐 8h 45m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (304°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,335 6,936
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,335 6,936
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,335 6,503
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,335 6,503
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,335 8,670
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,335 6,503
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Frankfurt and Chicago earns you 8,670 base miles - that's 35% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to MDW route connects Frankfurt, Germany with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,335 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Germany to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 304° from Frankfurt. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4,335 miles (6,977 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to MDW typically take around 8h 45m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,335 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.