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RFD to SNZ: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Santa Cruz Air Force Base)
5,350 mi
8,610 km · 4,649 nm
10h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,350 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 57m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- SNZ — Santa Cruz Air Force Base · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near SNZ
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport21 mi away
- GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport31 mi away
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport35 mi away
- REZ · Resende Airport58 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from SNZ?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) is 5,350 miles (8,610 km, 4,649 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to SNZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 57m 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 Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to SNZ?
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