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GAI to RCS: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Rochester (Rochester Airport)
3,687 mi
5,934 km · 3,204 nm
7h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,687 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 42m 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
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, 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 GAI
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 GAI from RCS?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Rochester (RCS) is 3,687 miles (5,934 km, 3,204 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to RCS?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 42m 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 Gaithersburg and Rochester?
Rochester is 5 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to RCS?
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