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RST to LRH: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → La Rochelle (La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport)
4,196 mi
6,752 km · 3,646 nm
8h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,196 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
- LRH — La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport · La Rochelle, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RST
Near LRH
- RCO · Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport23 mi away
- EDM · La Roche-sur-Yon Airport37 mi away
- NIT · Niort-Souché Airport39 mi away
- RYN · Royan-Médis Airport40 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RST from LRH?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to La Rochelle (LRH) is 4,196 miles (6,752 km, 3,646 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to LRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 42m 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 La Rochelle?
La Rochelle is 7 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to LRH?
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