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RFD to MSC: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Mesa (Falcon Field)
1,369 mi
2,203 km · 1,189 nm
3h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,369 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 27m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- MSC — Falcon Field · Mesa, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near MSC
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport16 mi away
- AZA · Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport11 mi away
- SCF · Scottsdale Airport15 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from MSC?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Mesa (MSC) is 1,369 miles (2,203 km, 1,189 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to MSC?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 27m 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 Mesa?
Mesa is 2 hours behind Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to MSC?
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