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RFD to BRU: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Brussels (Brussels Airport)
4,182 mi
6,730 km · 3,634 nm
8h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,182 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 40m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- BRU — Brussels Airport · Brussels, Belgium
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near BRU
- ANR · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)20 mi away
- OBL · Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield28 mi away
- CRL · Brussels South Charleroi Airport31 mi away
- WOE · Woensdrecht Air Base38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from BRU?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Brussels (BRU) is 4,182 miles (6,730 km, 3,634 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to BRU?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 40m 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 Brussels?
Brussels is 7 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to BRU?
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