RDU
Raleigh Durham International Airport
Raleigh-durham · United StatesICAO KRDU
Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is an airport serving Raleigh-durham, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 35° 52' 39.4" N, 78° 47' 15.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 435 feet (133 meters) above sea level. With 39 direct destinations served by 19 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/New_York (GMT-4).
Destinations
39
Airlines
19
Elevation ft
435/ 133m
America/New York
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
RDU
ICAO Code
KRDU
City
Raleigh-durham
Country
United States
Elevation
435 ft
Local Time
02:32 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:35.8776°
Longitude:-78.7875°
Popular Routes from RDU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 356 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 146 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 3,872 mi | 8h 10m | long-haul | 935 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 427 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 175 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 2,238 mi | 4h 54m | medium-haul | 562 kg | View |
| BWI | Baltimore, United States | 255 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 105 kg | View |
| FLL | Fort Lauderdale, United States | 680 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 279 kg | View |
| LGA | New York, United States | 431 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 177 kg | View |
| MCO | Orlando, United States | 534 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 219 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 646 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 265 kg | View |
| PHL | Philadelphia, United States | 337 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 138 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at RDU
19 active airlines serving Raleigh Durham International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Finnair
AYFinland
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Raleigh Durham International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Regional Grannis Field | FAY | Fayetteville | United States | 99 km |
| Piedmont Triad International Airport | GSO | Greensboro | United States | 107 km |
| Pitt Greenville Airport | PGV | Greenville | United States | 130 km |
| Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field | LYH | Lynchburg | United States | 165 km |
| Albert J Ellis Airport | OAJ | Jacksonville NC | United States | 158 km |
| Myrtle Beach International Airport | MYR | Myrtle Beach | United States | 244 km |
| Wilmington International Airport | ILM | Wilmington | United States | 196 km |
| Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | SHD | Weyers Cave | United States | 265 km |
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ABRAberdeen
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ABIAbilene
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ADKAdak Island
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AKKAkhiok
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CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
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AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 52' 39.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 78° 47' 15.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.877602
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -78.787498
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/New_York
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 02:32 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 435 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 133 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Raleigh Durham International Airport?
The IATA code for Raleigh Durham International Airport is RDU, and its ICAO code is KRDU. The airport is located in Raleigh-durham, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from RDU?
There are 39 direct destinations available from Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh-durham, United States.
What airlines fly from RDU?
There are 19 airlines operating from RDU, including AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Raleigh Durham International Airport in?
Raleigh Durham International Airport is in the America/New_York timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Raleigh Durham International Airport?
Raleigh Durham International Airport sits at an elevation of 435 feet (133 meters) above sea level.
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