The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 1,287 kilometers (800 miles / 695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 04:08 in New York, it's 03:08 in Chicago/Rockford.

The return flight from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 93° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.