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CMH to RCS: distance & flight time
Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) → Rochester (Rochester Airport)
3,880 mi
6,244 km · 3,371 nm
8h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,880 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 4m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, United States
- 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 CMH
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 CMH from RCS?
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Rochester (RCS) is 3,880 miles (6,244 km, 3,371 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMH to RCS?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 4m 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 Columbus and Rochester?
Rochester is 5 hours ahead of Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMH to RCS?
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