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RFD to VAL: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Valenca (Valença Airport)
4,979 mi
8,013 km · 4,327 nm
10h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,979 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 14m 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
- VAL — Valença Airport · Valenca, 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 VAL
- SSA · Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport52 mi away
- IOS · Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport105 mi away
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from VAL?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Valenca (VAL) is 4,979 miles (8,013 km, 4,327 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to VAL?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 14m 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 Valenca?
Valenca is 2 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to VAL?
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