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RFD to MLA: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Malta (Malta International Airport)
5,208 mi
8,381 km · 4,526 nm
10h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,208 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 41m 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
- MLA — Malta International Airport · Malta, Malta
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near MLA
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport79 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport107 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from MLA?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Malta (MLA) is 5,208 miles (8,381 km, 4,526 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to MLA?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 41m 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 Malta?
Malta is 7 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to MLA?
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