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RFD to XRH: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Richmond (RAAF Base Richmond)
9,186 mi
14,783 km · 7,982 nm
18h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,186 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 29m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- XRH — RAAF Base Richmond · Richmond, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near XRH
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport33 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport25 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport31 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from XRH?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Richmond (XRH) is 9,186 miles (14,783 km, 7,982 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to XRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 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 Richmond?
Richmond is 15 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to XRH?
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