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RFD to ESH: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Shoreham By Sea (Shoreham Airport)
4,004 mi
6,444 km · 3,480 nm
8h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,004 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 19m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- ESH — Shoreham Airport · Shoreham By Sea, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near ESH
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport22 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport44 mi away
- QUG · Chichester/Goodwood Airport20 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from ESH?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Shoreham By Sea (ESH) is 4,004 miles (6,444 km, 3,480 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to ESH?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 19m 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 Shoreham By Sea?
Shoreham By Sea is 6 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to ESH?
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