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RFD to SIP: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Simferopol (Simferopol International Airport)
5,463 mi
8,791 km · 4,747 nm
11h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,463 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 11m 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
- SIP — Simferopol International Airport · Simferopol, Ukraine
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near SIP
- UKS · Belbek Airport32 mi away
- KHC · Kerch Airport120 mi away
- KHE · Kherson International Airport133 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from SIP?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Simferopol (SIP) is 5,463 miles (8,791 km, 4,747 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to SIP?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 11m 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 Simferopol?
Simferopol is 8 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to SIP?
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