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LHR to RST: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Rochester (Rochester International Airport)
4,023 mi
6,475 km · 3,496 nm
8h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,023 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 21m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near RST
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from RST?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Rochester (RST) is 4,023 miles (6,475 km, 3,496 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to RST?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 21m 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 London and Rochester?
Rochester is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to RST?
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