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RST to CNM: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal)
1,021 mi
1,644 km · 888 nm
2h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,021 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 41m 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
- CNM — Cavern City Air Terminal · Carlsbad, 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 CNM
- HOB · Lea County Regional Airport66 mi away
- ROW · Roswell International Air Center Airport68 mi away
- INK · Winkler County Airport73 mi away
- PEQ · Pecos Municipal Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RST from CNM?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1,021 miles (1,644 km, 888 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to CNM?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 41m 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 Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to CNM?
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