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RFD to LEI: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Almeria (Almería International Airport)
4,430 mi
7,129 km · 3,849 nm
9h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,430 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- LEI — Almería International Airport · Almeria, Spain
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near LEI
- GRX · Federico Garcia Lorca Airport81 mi away
- RMU · Región de Murcia International Airport95 mi away
- MJV · San Javier Airport107 mi away
- MLN · Melilla Airport113 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from LEI?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Almeria (LEI) is 4,430 miles (7,129 km, 3,849 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to LEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 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 Almeria?
Almeria is 7 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to LEI?
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