DFW to RDU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 1,705 km (1,059 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (RDU to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 1,705 km (1,059 mi, 920 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 DFW to RDU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RDU is roughly east of DFW.
How is the DFW to RDU route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-RDU in IATA codes and KDFW-KRDU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Raleigh-Durham International Airport is RDU (KRDU).
| DFW | RDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KRDU |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 435 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #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 172 ft (52 m) lower than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW 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 Dallas-Fort Worth from Raleigh/Durham?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are 1,705 km (1,059 mi, 920 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to RDU?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and RDU takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RDU from DFW?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) lies roughly east of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to RDU?
2 airlines appear on the DFW-RDU route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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