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RFD to BEX: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Benson (RAF Benson)
3,948 mi
6,354 km · 3,431 nm
8h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,948 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 12m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from BEX?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Benson (BEX) is 3,948 miles (6,354 km, 3,431 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to BEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 12m 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 Benson?
Benson is 6 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to BEX?
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