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RFD to CIA: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Rome (Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport)
4,863 mi
7,826 km · 4,226 nm
10h
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,863 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 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
- CIA — Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport · Rome, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from CIA?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Rome (CIA) is 4,863 miles (7,826 km, 4,226 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to CIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 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 Rome?
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to CIA?
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