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RFD to ESB: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Ankara (Esenboğa International Airport)
5,695 mi
9,165 km · 4,948 nm
11h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,695 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 38m 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
- ESB — Esenboğa International Airport · Ankara, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near ESB
- ANK · Etimesgut Air Base20 mi away
- KFS · Kastamonu Airport92 mi away
- ONQ · Zonguldak Airport106 mi away
- NAV · Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport125 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from ESB?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Ankara (ESB) is 5,695 miles (9,165 km, 4,948 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to ESB?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 38m 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 Ankara?
Ankara is 8 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to ESB?
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