Chicago to Okinawa (MDW–DNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7,211 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Chicago to Okinawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
7,211 mi 11h 50m nonstop +14h ahead

MDW–DNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → DNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
DNA → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Okinawa is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · DNA: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Okinawa.
Distance & Flight Time
7,211 mi / 11,604 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MDW–DNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Okinawa route.
Route details
Distance7,211 mi / 11,604 km
Flight time11h 50m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: DNA
Full nameKadena Air Base
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to DNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kadena Air Base take about 11h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 7,211 miles.
Okinawa is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to DNA

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kadena Air Base (DNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to DNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to DNA is about 11 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,211 miles (11,604 km).