How long is the WN1261 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Kansas City to Chicago is 650 km (404 mi).

What other flight numbers does WN1261 have?

Also listed as SWA1261 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 1261.

WN1261 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Kansas City to Chicago (SWA1261)

Southwest Airlines WN 1261

Landed On Time

MCI Kansas City

Scheduled: 08:00
Actual: 08:01

Gate: B58

Departure: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time CST

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

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MDW Chicago

Scheduled: 09:25
Actual: 09:00
Delay

Gate: B24

Arrival: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time CST

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

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Landed 4h 58m ago 100%

MCI 08:01 MDW 09:00

650 km (404 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 650 km / 404 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Actual Duration: 00:59

WN 1261 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Kansas City to Chicago

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 03	MCI	MDW	08:01	09:00	Landed	Track >

Southwest Airlines' Kansas City–Chicago flight covers 650 km (404 mi) and runs once a week, on Tuesdays. The timetable allows 1 h 25 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Today it left on time and landed at 09:00, 25 minutes early.

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About WN 1261

Route: Kansas City International Airport MCI to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW
Distance: 650 km (404 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 1 h 25 min
Flies: Tue

WN 1261 FAQ

How long is the WN1261 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Kansas City to Chicago is 650 km (404 mi).
Which days does WN1261 fly?: Once a week, on Tuesdays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does WN1261 have?: Also listed as SWA1261 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 1261.

WN1261 and Kansas City MCI to Chicago MDW Flights

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