Chicago (MDW) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,671
miles
15,564
kilometers
8,404
nautical miles

🕐 18h 55m
Flight Time
🧭 W (258°)
Direction
🌍 +16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,671 15,474
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,671 15,474
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,671 14,507
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,671 14,507
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,671 19,342
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,671 14,507
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?

This long-haul flight covers 9,671 miles across 20 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MDW to MEL route connects Chicago, United States with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,671 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 258° from Chicago. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

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

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 9,671 miles (15,564 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MDW to MEL typically take around 18h 55m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,671 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.