CLT to RDU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 209 km (130 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (RDU to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Raleigh/Durham?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 209 km (130 mi, 113 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CLT to RDU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RDU is roughly east of CLT.
How is the CLT to RDU route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-RDU in IATA codes and KCLT-KRDU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Raleigh-Durham International Airport is RDU (KRDU).
| CLT | RDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KRDU |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 435 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #201 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RDU sits 313 ft (95 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to RDU
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charlotte from Raleigh/Durham?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are 209 km (130 mi, 113 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to RDU?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and RDU takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RDU from CLT?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) lies roughly east of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to RDU?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-RDU route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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