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RFD to NHD: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Minhad AB (Al Minhad Air Base)
7,268 mi
11,697 km · 6,316 nm
14h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,268 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 43m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- NHD — Al Minhad Air Base · Minhad AB, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near NHD
- DXB · Dubai International Airport16 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport23 mi away
- RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport54 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from NHD?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Minhad AB (NHD) is 7,268 miles (11,697 km, 6,316 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to NHD?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 43m 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 Minhad AB?
Minhad AB is 9 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to NHD?
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