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RFD to MXP: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Milano (Malpensa International Airport)
4,548 mi
7,319 km · 3,952 nm
9h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,548 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 23m 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
- MXP — Malpensa International Airport · Milano, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near MXP
- LUG · Lugano Airport27 mi away
- LIN · Milano Linate Airport29 mi away
- ZJI · Locarno Airport37 mi away
- BGY · Il Caravaggio International Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from MXP?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Milano (MXP) is 4,548 miles (7,319 km, 3,952 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to MXP?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 23m 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 Milano?
Milano is 7 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to MXP?
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