Chicago (MDW) to Paris (ORY)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,147
miles
6,674
kilometers
3,604
nautical miles

🕐 8h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (50°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,147 6,635
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,147 6,635
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,147 6,221
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,147 6,221
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,147 8,294
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,147 6,221
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?

Flights between Chicago and Paris follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MDW to ORY route connects Chicago, United States with Paris, France. This long-haul flight covers 4,147 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to France. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 50° from Chicago. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

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

🛬 About ORY

Paris-Orly Airport

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) serves Paris, France.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to Paris-Orly Airport is 4,147 miles (6,674 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MDW to ORY typically take around 8h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,147 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.