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RFD to SBZ: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Sibiu (Sibiu International Airport)
5,103 mi
8,213 km · 4,435 nm
10h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,103 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 28m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- SBZ — Sibiu International Airport · Sibiu, Romania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near SBZ
- TGM · Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport50 mi away
- CLJ · Cluj-Napoca International Airport72 mi away
- CSB · Caransebeş Airport92 mi away
- CRA · Craiova Airport102 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from SBZ?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Sibiu (SBZ) is 5,103 miles (8,213 km, 4,435 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to SBZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 28m 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 Sibiu?
Sibiu is 8 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to SBZ?
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