Chicago (MDW) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,240
miles
14,871
kilometers
8,030
nautical miles

🕐 18h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 W (260°)
Direction
🌍 +16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,240 14,784
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,240 14,784
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,240 13,860
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,240 13,860
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,240 18,480
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,240 13,860
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 9,240 miles across 19 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MDW to SYD route connects Chicago, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,240 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 260° 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 SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 9,240 miles (14,871 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MDW to SYD typically take around 18h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,240 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.