Airport Comparison
| IAH | RFD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport | Chicago/Rockford International Airport |
| IATA Code | IAH | RFD |
| ICAO Code | KIAH | KRFD |
| City | Houston | Chicago/Rockford |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 742 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.980000, -95.340000 | 42.200000, -89.100000 |
Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 1,469 kilometers (913 miles / 793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Houston, it's 09:45 in Chicago/Rockford.
The return flight from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 204° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.