Chicago to Singapore
19h 09m The flight from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) covers 15,075 km (9,367 miles) and takes approximately 19h 09m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 343°, passing near 65.8° N, 133.4° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 27h 25m | 27h 50m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 20m | 19h 45m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 45m | 17h 10m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 44m | 18h 09m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MDW | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago Midway International Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| City | Chicago | Singapore |
| Country | United States | Singapore |
| ICAO | KMDW | WSSS |
| Coordinates | 41.786, -87.7524 | 1.3502, 103.994 |
| Elevation | 620 ft | 22 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Singapore?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (MDW) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 19h 09m. The great-circle distance is 15,075 km (9,367 miles, 8,140 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 343°.
How far is Chicago from Singapore?
15,075 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,367 miles or 8,140 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MDW and SIN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 15,075 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 19h 09m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.