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RFD to GYD: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Baku (Heydar Aliyev International Airport)
6,180 mi
9,946 km · 5,371 nm
12h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,180 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- GYD — Heydar Aliyev International Airport · Baku, Azerbaijan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near GYD
- ZXT · Zabrat Airport4 mi away
- GBB · Gabala International Airport125 mi away
- PFQ · Parsabade Moghan Airport129 mi away
- LLK · Lankaran International Airport136 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from GYD?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Baku (GYD) is 6,180 miles (9,946 km, 5,371 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to GYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 35m 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 Baku?
Baku is 9 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to GYD?
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