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RFD to KBR: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Kota Bahru (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport)
9,019 mi
14,515 km · 7,837 nm
18h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,019 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 9m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- KBR — Sultan Ismail Petra Airport · Kota Bahru, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near KBR
- NAW · Narathiwat Airport45 mi away
- RDN · LTS Pulau Redang Airport56 mi away
- TGG · Sultan Mahmud Airport78 mi away
- PAN · Pattani Airport89 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from KBR?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Kota Bahru (KBR) is 9,019 miles (14,515 km, 7,837 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to KBR?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 9m 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 Kota Bahru?
Kota Bahru is 13 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to KBR?
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