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RST to DLU: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Dali (Dali Airport)
7,563 mi
12,171 km · 6,572 nm
15h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,563 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 18m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
- DLU — Dali Airport · Dali, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RST
Near DLU
- LJG · Lijiang Airport71 mi away
- BSD · Baoshan Yunduan Airport83 mi away
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base98 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport111 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RST from DLU?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Dali (DLU) is 7,563 miles (12,171 km, 6,572 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to DLU?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 18m 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 Dali?
Dali is 13 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to DLU?
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