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RST to BIF: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → El Paso (Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss))
1,123 mi
1,807 km · 975 nm
2h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,123 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 54m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
- BIF — Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) · El Paso, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RST
Near BIF
- ELP · El Paso International Airport3 mi away
- CJS · Abraham González International Airport15 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field34 mi away
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RST from BIF?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to El Paso (BIF) is 1,123 miles (1,807 km, 975 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to BIF?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 54m 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 El Paso?
El Paso is 1 hour behind Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to BIF?
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