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RST to MCO: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Orlando (Orlando International Airport)
1,236 mi
1,989 km · 1,074 nm
3h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,236 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 9m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
- MCO — Orlando International Airport · Orlando, 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 MCO
- ORL · Orlando Executive Airport8 mi away
- ISM · Kissimmee Gateway Airport12 mi away
- SFB · Orlando Sanford International Airport24 mi away
- TIX · Space Coast Regional Airport32 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RST from MCO?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Orlando (MCO) is 1,236 miles (1,989 km, 1,074 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to MCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 9m 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 Orlando?
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to MCO?
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