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BLB to RCS: distance & flight time
Howard (Panama Pacific International Airport) → Rochester (Rochester Airport)
5,312 mi
8,548 km · 4,616 nm
10h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,312 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 53m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BLB — Panama Pacific International Airport · Howard, Panama
- RCS — Rochester Airport · Rochester, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BLB
Near RCS
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport33 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport42 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport17 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport20 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BLB from RCS?
The flight distance from Howard (BLB) to Rochester (RCS) is 5,312 miles (8,548 km, 4,616 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BLB to RCS?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Howard and Rochester?
Rochester is 6 hours ahead of Howard.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BLB to RCS?
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