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RFD to CES: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Cessnock (Cessnock Airport)
9,130 mi
14,694 km · 7,934 nm
18h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,130 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 22m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- CES — Cessnock Airport · Cessnock, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near CES
- MTL · Maitland Airport11 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie Airport26 mi away
- NTL · Newcastle Airport29 mi away
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from CES?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Cessnock (CES) is 9,130 miles (14,694 km, 7,934 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to CES?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 22m 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 Cessnock?
Cessnock is 15 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to CES?
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