RCS
Rochester
United Kingdom
8,867 km
5,510 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,867 km
5,510 mi / 4,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RCS SAN
Airport Name Rochester Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code RCS SAN
ICAO Code EGTO KSAN
City Rochester San Diego
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 436 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 51.350000, 0.500000 32.730000, -117.190000

Rochester (RCS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rochester Airport (RCS) in Rochester, United Kingdom to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,867 kilometers (5,510 miles / 4,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 United Kingdom 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 22:27 in Rochester, it's 14:27 in San Diego. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Rochester (RCS) follows a heading of 34° (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 Rochester Airport (RCS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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