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RFD to PKE: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Parkes (Parkes Airport)
9,299 mi
14,965 km · 8,080 nm
18h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,299 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 42m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- PKE — Parkes Airport · Parkes, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near PKE
- FRB · Forbes Airport24 mi away
- OAG · Orange Airport54 mi away
- CWT · Cowra Airport55 mi away
- QRM · Narromine Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from PKE?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Parkes (PKE) is 9,299 miles (14,965 km, 8,080 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to PKE?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 42m 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 Parkes?
Parkes is 15 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to PKE?
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