Distance From Chicago Rockford International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, RFD - NGB Distance

The distance from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) is 7094 miles or 11417 kilometers or 6161 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chicago/Rockford ( United States ) to Ningbo ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago/Rockford and Ningbo takes around 16 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport, Chicago/Rockford, United States to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, Ningbo, China is 16 hours 18 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RFD - NGB

Kilometers		11417 km
Statute Miles		7094 miles
Nautical Miles		6161 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 18 minutes

Chicago Rockford International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport Flight Route Map - RFD to NGB Flight Path

Location of Chicago Rockford International Airport & Ningbo Lishe International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago/Rockford to Ningbo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Chicago/Rockford, United States and Ningbo, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RFD - NGB

Time difference between Chicago/Rockford (United States) and Ningbo (China) is 14 Hours.
Ningbo time is 14 Hours ahead of Chicago/Rockford.

Location	Local Time
Chicago/Rockford (United States)	2025-12-17, 08:59:55 CST
Ningbo (China)	2025-12-17, 22:59:55 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD / KRFD) Chicago/Rockford, United States

Destination

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB / ZSNB) Ningbo, China