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RFD to TIA: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Tirana (Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa)
5,156 mi
8,298 km · 4,481 nm
10h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,156 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- TIA — Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa · Tirana, Albania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near TIA
- OHD · Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport55 mi away
- TGD · Podgorica Airport70 mi away
- TIV · Tivat Airport85 mi away
- KSO · Kastoria National Airport105 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from TIA?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Tirana (TIA) is 5,156 miles (8,298 km, 4,481 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to TIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 35m 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 Tirana?
Tirana is 7 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to TIA?
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