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RFD to SDS: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Sado (Sado Airport)
6,139 mi
9,880 km · 5,335 nm
12h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,139 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 30m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- SDS — Sado Airport · Sado, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near SDS
- KIJ · Niigata Airport39 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport91 mi away
- NTQ · Noto Airport95 mi away
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport109 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from SDS?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Sado (SDS) is 6,139 miles (9,880 km, 5,335 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to SDS?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 30m 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 Sado?
Sado is 14 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to SDS?
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