FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
1,971 km
1,225 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
1,971 km
1,225 mi / 1,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FLL RFD
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code FLL RFD
ICAO Code KFLL KRFD
City Fort Lauderdale Chicago/Rockford
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 65 ft 742 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 42.200000, -89.100000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 1,971 kilometers (1,225 miles / 1,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 09:39 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 08:39 in Chicago/Rockford.

The return flight from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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