DCA
Washington
United States
1,404 km
873 miles
RST
Rochester
United States
Distance
1,404 km
873 mi / 758 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA RST
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Rochester International Airport
IATA Code DCA RST
ICAO Code KDCA KRST
City Washington Rochester
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 43.910000, -92.500000

Washington (DCA) to Rochester (RST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Rochester International Airport (RST) in Rochester, United States is 1,404 kilometers (873 miles / 758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Washington, it's 11:19 in Rochester.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,303 feet between the two airports. Rochester International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RST) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Rochester International Airport (RST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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