Chicago to Zanjan (MDW–JWN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Zanjan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 6,344 mi 16h 45m nonstop +8.5h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and JWN, connecting options are available through 44 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to JWN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
165
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8.5h
Zanjan is 8.5 hours ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · JWN: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 2.5:00 AM (next day) in Zanjan.
Distance & Flight Time
6,344 mi / 10,208 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 16h 45m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Iran and must travel with a licensed Iranian tour guide or organized tour for the entire duration of the stay. Independent travel is not permitted for US, UK, or Canadian citizens. Apply through an authorized Iranian travel agency, which submits your visa application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once a reference number is issued (10 to 30 working days), collect the visa stamp at an Iranian embassy or consulate. The visa fee for US citizens is $160 to $230 depending on the issuing consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Your tour operator arranges the reference number, itinerary, and guide. The guide accompanies you at all times during the trip. At Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, your guide meets you after immigration. Women must wear a headscarf (hijab) from the moment of arrival: carry one in your hand luggage for deplaning. Visa on arrival is available for many nationalities at IKA, but US citizens are not eligible and must have the visa stamped before travel.

No direct flights connect the US to Iran. Route through Istanbul (about 3 hours to IKA on Turkish Airlines or Iran Air), Doha (about 2 hours on Qatar Airways), or Dubai (about 2 hours on flydubai or Iran Air). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 15 to 20 hours. Iran uses the Iranian rial (IRR), but prices are quoted in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials), trading at roughly 42,000 tomans per $1. International credit and debit cards do not work in Iran due to banking restrictions. Bring cash (US dollars or euros) and exchange at licensed exchange offices (sarafi). Your tour operator can arrange a local debit card loaded with rials for convenience.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MDW–JWN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Zanjan route.
Route details
Distance6,344 mi / 10,208 km
Flight time16h 45m
Time difference+8.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: JWN
Full nameZanjan Airport
IATA / ICAOJWN / OITZ
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Elevation5,382 ft / 1,640 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to JWN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Zanjan Airport take approximately 16h 45m. The route covers 6,344 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to JWN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OWB, BNA, TYS, PDK, PIT, GSP, CPS, ECP, RDU, SNA, STL, PHL, CLE, OKC, RIC, OMA, DAL, JFK, CLT, IAD, MSP, ATL, BHM, SAV, SFB, EWR, PIE, SRQ, HOU, LGA, MCO, PBI, MSY, BOS, FLL, MIA, SLC, TUS, LAS, BUR, SJC, LAX, SFO and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zanjan is 8.5 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from JWN to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 JWN

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Zanjan Airport (JWN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to JWN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to JWN ranges from 16 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,344 miles (10,208 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via OWB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.