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RFD to AZI: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
7,280 mi
11,715 km · 6,326 nm
14h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,280 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 44m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- AZI — Bateen Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near AZI
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport80 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from AZI?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 7,280 miles (11,715 km, 6,326 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 44m 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to AZI?
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