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RFD to IST: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
5,490 mi
8,835 km · 4,771 nm
11h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,490 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 14m 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
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from IST?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Istanbul (IST) is 5,490 miles (8,835 km, 4,771 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 14m 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 Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to IST?
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