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RFD to ECN: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Nicosia (Ercan International Airport)
5,979 mi
9,622 km · 5,196 nm
12h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,979 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 11m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- ECN — Ercan International Airport · Nicosia, Cyprus
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near ECN
- GEC · Lefkoniko Airport14 mi away
- LCA · Larnaca International Airport21 mi away
- AKT · RAF Akrotiri48 mi away
- PFO · Paphos International Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from ECN?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Nicosia (ECN) is 5,979 miles (9,622 km, 5,196 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to ECN?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 11m 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 Nicosia?
Nicosia is 8 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to ECN?
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