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LOU to RCS: distance & flight time

Louisville (Bowman Field) → Rochester (Rochester Airport)

4,072 mi
6,553 km · 3,538 nm
8h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

4,072 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 27m 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

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is LOU from RCS?

The flight distance from Louisville (LOU) to Rochester (RCS) is 4,072 miles (6,553 km, 3,538 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LOU to RCS?

A nonstop flight takes about 8h 27m 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 Louisville and Rochester?

Rochester is 5 hours ahead of Louisville.

What is the cheapest way to fly from LOU to RCS?

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