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RCA to AXT: distance & flight time

Rapid City (Ellsworth Air Force Base) → Akita (Akita Airport)

5,438 mi
8,751 km · 4,725 nm
11h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

5,438 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 8m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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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 RCA from AXT?

The flight distance from Rapid City (RCA) to Akita (AXT) is 5,438 miles (8,751 km, 4,725 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from RCA to AXT?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 8m 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 Rapid City and Akita?

Akita is 15 hours ahead of Rapid City.

What is the cheapest way to fly from RCA to AXT?

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