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RST to MSE: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Manston (Kent International Airport)
4,093 mi
6,588 km · 3,557 nm
8h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,093 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 30m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RST
Near MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RST from MSE?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Manston (MSE) is 4,093 miles (6,588 km, 3,557 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to MSE?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 30m 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 Manston?
Manston is 6 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to MSE?
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