Distance From Ruckl Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport

The distance from Ruckl Airport () to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 1294 miles or 2083 kilometers or 1124 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 Council Bluffs ( United States ) to Fort Myers ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Council Bluffs and Fort Myers takes around 2 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruckl Airport, Council Bluffs, United States to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, United States is 2 hours 58 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 • - RSW

Kilometers		2083 km
Statute Miles		1294 miles
Nautical Miles		1124 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 58 minutes

Ruckl Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport Flight Route Map - to RSW Flight Path

Location of Ruckl Airport & Southwest Florida International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Council Bluffs to Fort Myers nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Council Bluffs, United States and Fort Myers, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Council Bluffs, United States and Fort Myers, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RSW

Time difference between Council Bluffs (United States) and Fort Myers (United States) is 1 Hours.
Fort Myers time is 1 Hours ahead of Council Bluffs.

Location	Local Time
Council Bluffs (United States)	2026-03-21, 02:54:14 CDT
Fort Myers (United States)	2026-03-21, 03:54:14 EDT

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

Ruckl Airport ( / IA35) Council Bluffs, United States

Destination

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) Fort Myers, United States