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KSY to RCS: distance & flight time
Kars (Kars Airport) → Rochester (Rochester Airport)
2,143 mi
3,449 km · 1,862 nm
4h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,143 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 40m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KSY — Kars Airport · Kars, Turkey
- 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 KSY
- LWN · Gyumri Shirak Airport41 mi away
- IGD · Iğdır Airport57 mi away
- AJI · Ağrı Airport63 mi away
- EVN · Zvartnots International Airport73 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 KSY from RCS?
The flight distance from Kars (KSY) to Rochester (RCS) is 2,143 miles (3,449 km, 1,862 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KSY to RCS?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KSY to RCS?
Nonstop service on KSY–RCS depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 40m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kars and Rochester?
Rochester is 3 hours behind Kars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KSY to RCS?
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Why are some KSY to RCS fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KSY–RCS tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.