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Airport Comparison
| JFK | RFD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Chicago/Rockford International Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | RFD |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KRFD |
| City | New York | Chicago/Rockford |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 742 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 42.200000, -89.100000 |
New York (JFK) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance
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 06:56 in New York, it's 05:56 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.
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