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RFD to SDG: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Sanandaj (Sanandaj Airport)
6,410 mi
10,316 km · 5,570 nm
13h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,410 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 2m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- SDG — Sanandaj Airport · Sanandaj, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near SDG
- KSH · Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport63 mi away
- HDM · Hamadan Airport91 mi away
- ISU · Sulaymaniyah International Airport98 mi away
- IIL · Ilam Airport120 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from SDG?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Sanandaj (SDG) is 6,410 miles (10,316 km, 5,570 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to SDG?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 2m 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 Sanandaj?
Sanandaj is 8.5 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to SDG?
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