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RFD to HEK: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Heihe (Heihe Airport)
5,687 mi
9,152 km · 4,942 nm
11h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,687 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 37m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- HEK — Heihe Airport · Heihe, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near HEK
- BQS · Ignatyevo Airport18 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport131 mi away
- JGD · Jiagedaqi Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from HEK?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Heihe (HEK) is 5,687 miles (9,152 km, 4,942 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to HEK?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 37m 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 Heihe?
Heihe is 13 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to HEK?
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