JFK to RDU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 686 km (426 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (RDU to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Raleigh/Durham?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 686 km (426 mi, 371 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 JFK to RDU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RDU is roughly southwest of JFK.
How is the JFK to RDU route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-RDU in IATA codes and KJFK-KRDU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Raleigh-Durham International Airport is RDU (KRDU).
| JFK | RDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | KRDU |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 435 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #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 422 ft (129 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK to RDU
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 New York from Raleigh/Durham?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are 686 km (426 mi, 371 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to RDU?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and RDU takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RDU from JFK?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) lies roughly southwest of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to RDU?
3 airlines appear on the JFK-RDU route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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