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.