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RFD to GTF: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport)
1,146 mi
1,844 km · 996 nm
2h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,146 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 57m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- GTF — Great Falls International Airport · Great Falls, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near GTF
- HLN · Helena Regional Airport67 mi away
- CTB · Cut Bank International Airport91 mi away
- LWT · Lewistown Municipal Airport94 mi away
- HVR · Havre City County Airport104 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from GTF?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Great Falls (GTF) is 1,146 miles (1,844 km, 996 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to GTF?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 57m 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 Great Falls?
Great Falls is 1 hour behind Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to GTF?
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