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BSR to RCS: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → Rochester (Rochester Airport)
2,784 mi
4,481 km · 2,420 nm
5h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,784 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 56m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BSR — Basrah International Airport · Basrah, Iraq
- 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 BSR
- ABD · Abadan Airport36 mi away
- AWZ · Ahwaz Airport85 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport89 mi away
- KWI · Kuwait International Airport93 mi away
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 BSR from RCS?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to Rochester (RCS) is 2,784 miles (4,481 km, 2,420 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to RCS?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 56m 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 Basrah and Rochester?
Rochester is 2 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to RCS?
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