DUB
Dublin
Ireland
6,609 km
4,107 miles
RCA
Rapid City
United States
Distance
6,609 km
4,107 mi / 3,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DUB RCA
Airport Name Dublin Airport Ellsworth Afb Airport
IATA Code DUB RCA
ICAO Code EIDW KRCA
City Dublin Rapid City
Country Ireland United States
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Denver
Elevation 242 ft 3,276 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 44.150000, -103.100000

Dublin (DUB) to Rapid City (RCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 6,609 kilometers (4,107 miles / 3,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ireland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:30 in Dublin, it's 04:30 in Rapid City. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,034 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Dublin Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dublin Airport (DUB) and Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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