LAX
Los Angeles
United States
2,709 km
1,683 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
2,709 km
1,683 mi / 1,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX RFD
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code LAX RFD
ICAO Code KLAX KRFD
City Los Angeles Chicago/Rockford
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 128 ft 742 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 42.200000, -89.100000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 2,709 kilometers (1,683 miles / 1,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Los Angeles, it's 04:21 in Chicago/Rockford.

The return flight from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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