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RFD to ALF: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Alta (Alta Airport)
3,988 mi
6,418 km · 3,465 nm
8h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
3,988 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 17m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- ALF — Alta Airport · Alta, Norway
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near ALF
- LKL · Banak Airport38 mi away
- HAA · Hasvik Airport46 mi away
- HFT · Hammerfest Airport49 mi away
- SOJ · Sørkjosen Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from ALF?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Alta (ALF) is 3,988 miles (6,418 km, 3,465 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to ALF?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Alta?
Alta is 7 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to ALF?
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