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RST to KAG: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Kangnung (Gangneung Airport (K-18))
6,228 mi
10,023 km · 5,412 nm
12h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,228 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 41m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
- KAG — Gangneung Airport (K-18) · Kangnung, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RST
Near KAG
- YNY · Yangyang International Airport26 mi away
- WJU · Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)58 mi away
- YEC · Yecheon Airbase84 mi away
- ICN · Incheon International Airport138 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RST from KAG?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Kangnung (KAG) is 6,228 miles (10,023 km, 5,412 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to KAG?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 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 Kangnung?
Kangnung is 14 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to KAG?
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