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RFD to BAV: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Baotou (Baotou Airport)
6,596 mi
10,615 km · 5,731 nm
13h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,596 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 24m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- BAV — Baotou Airport · Baotou, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near BAV
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport74 mi away
- HET · Baita International Airport98 mi away
- RLK · Bayannur Tianjitai Airport121 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from BAV?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Baotou (BAV) is 6,596 miles (10,615 km, 5,731 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to BAV?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 24m 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 Baotou?
Baotou is 13 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to BAV?
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