BOS
Boston
United States
1,486 km
923 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
1,486 km
923 mi / 802 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

BOS RFD
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code BOS RFD
ICAO Code KBOS KRFD
City Boston Chicago/Rockford
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 19 ft 742 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 42.200000, -89.100000

Boston (BOS) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 1,486 kilometers (923 miles / 802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Boston, it's 04:32 in Chicago/Rockford.

The return flight from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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