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RFD to RCS: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Rochester (Rochester Airport)
4,017 mi
6,465 km · 3,491 nm
8h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,017 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- RCS — Rochester Airport · Rochester, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near RCS
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport33 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport42 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport17 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport20 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from RCS?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Rochester (RCS) is 4,017 miles (6,465 km, 3,491 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to RCS?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 21m 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 Rochester?
Rochester is 6 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to RCS?
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