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RFD to XJD: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Doha (Al Udeid Air Base)
7,145 mi
11,498 km · 6,209 nm
14h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,145 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 29m 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
- XJD — Al Udeid Air Base · Doha, Qatar
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near XJD
- DOH · Hamad International Airport21 mi away
- DIA · Doha International Airport19 mi away
- BAH · Bahrain International Airport90 mi away
- XSB · Sir Bani Yas Airport98 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from XJD?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Doha (XJD) is 7,145 miles (11,498 km, 6,209 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to XJD?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 29m 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 Doha?
Doha is 8 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to XJD?
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