MCO
Orlando
United States
2,606 km
1,619 miles
RCA
Rapid City
United States
Distance
2,606 km
1,619 mi / 1,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MCO RCA
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Ellsworth Afb Airport
IATA Code MCO RCA
ICAO Code KMCO KRCA
City Orlando Rapid City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 96 ft 3,276 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 44.150000, -103.100000

Orlando (MCO) to Rapid City (RCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 2,606 kilometers (1,619 miles / 1,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:28 in Orlando, it's 00:28 in Rapid City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,180 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Orlando International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 125° (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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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