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RFD to ZBF: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Bathurst (Bathurst Airport)
1,198 mi
1,927 km · 1,041 nm
3h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,198 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 4m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- ZBF — Bathurst Airport · Bathurst, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RFD
Near ZBF
- YVB · Bonaventure Airport33 mi away
- YCL · Charlo Airport37 mi away
- YCH · Miramichi Airport45 mi away
- YGP · Gaspé (Michel-Pouliot) Airport98 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RFD from ZBF?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Bathurst (ZBF) is 1,198 miles (1,927 km, 1,041 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to ZBF?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 4m 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 Bathurst?
Bathurst is 2 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to ZBF?
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