Washington to Rochester flights
Rochester lies 476 km (296 mi) north of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 22 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Washington | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 209,802 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | ROC, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 14602–14694 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Washington
Washington is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 37 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 km).
Arriving in Rochester
Rochester is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | ROC | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,001 ft | 559 ft |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 94 km (58 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rochester from Washington?
476 km (296 mi) in a straight line, north of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Rochester by air?
About 1 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Rochester?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Washington to Rochester flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC); Rochester also has BUF.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.