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RCS to AUH: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
3,386 mi
5,448 km · 2,942 nm
7h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,386 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 6m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RCS — Rochester Airport · Rochester, United Kingdom
- AUH — Abu Dhabi International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AUH
- AZI · Bateen Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport72 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RCS from AUH?
The flight distance from Rochester (RCS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 3,386 miles (5,448 km, 2,942 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RCS to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 6m 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 Rochester and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RCS to AUH?
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