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WGE to RST: distance & flight time
Walgett (Walgett Airport) → Rochester (Rochester International Airport)
9,035 mi
14,541 km · 7,852 nm
18h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,035 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 11m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WGE — Walgett Airport · Walgett, Australia
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near WGE
- LHG · Lightning Ridge Airport41 mi away
- CNB · Coonamble Airport67 mi away
- BWQ · Brewarrina Airport78 mi away
- DRN · Dirranbandi Airport100 mi away
Near RST
Frequently asked questions
How far is WGE from RST?
The flight distance from Walgett (WGE) to Rochester (RST) is 9,035 miles (14,541 km, 7,852 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WGE to RST?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 11m 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 Walgett and Rochester?
Rochester is 15 hours behind Walgett.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WGE to RST?
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