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RST to ZJI: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Locarno (Locarno Airport)
4,582 mi
7,373 km · 3,981 nm
9h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,582 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 27m 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
- ZJI — Locarno Airport · Locarno, Switzerland
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RST
Near ZJI
- LUG · Lugano Airport11 mi away
- MXP · Malpensa International Airport37 mi away
- BGY · Il Caravaggio International Airport52 mi away
- LIN · Milano Linate Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RST from ZJI?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Locarno (ZJI) is 4,582 miles (7,373 km, 3,981 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to ZJI?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 27m 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 Locarno?
Locarno is 7 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to ZJI?
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