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RFD to ETH: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Elat (Eilat Airport)
6,335 mi
10,196 km · 5,505 nm
12h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,335 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 53m 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
- ETH — Eilat Airport · Elat, Israel
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near ETH
- AQJ · Aqaba King Hussein International Airport5 mi away
- TCP · Taba International Airport11 mi away
- ETM · Ramon Airport12 mi away
- VDA · Ovda International Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from ETH?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Elat (ETH) is 6,335 miles (10,196 km, 5,505 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to ETH?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 53m 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 Elat?
Elat is 8 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to ETH?
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