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RCS to DCA: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
3,696 mi
5,949 km · 3,212 nm
7h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,696 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 43m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RCS — Rochester Airport · Rochester, United Kingdom
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
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 DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is RCS from DCA?
The flight distance from Rochester (RCS) to Washington (DCA) is 3,696 miles (5,949 km, 3,212 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RCS to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 43m 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 Washington?
Washington is 5 hours behind Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RCS to DCA?
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