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DCA to RCS: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Rochester (Rochester Airport)
3,696 mi
5,949 km · 3,212 nm
7h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,696 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 43m 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
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, 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 DCA
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 DCA from RCS?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Rochester (RCS) is 3,696 miles (5,949 km, 3,212 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to RCS?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 43m 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 Washington and Rochester?
Rochester is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to RCS?
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