LAX to RDU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 3,595 km (2,234 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (RDU to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Raleigh/Durham?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 3,595 km (2,234 mi, 1,941 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 LAX to RDU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RDU is roughly east of LAX.
How is the LAX to RDU route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-RDU in IATA codes and KLAX-KRDU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Raleigh-Durham International Airport is RDU (KRDU).
| LAX | RDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KRDU |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 435 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #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 310 ft (94 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | 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: AS.
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 Los Angeles from Raleigh/Durham?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are 3,595 km (2,234 mi, 1,941 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to RDU?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and RDU takes about 5h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RDU from LAX?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) lies roughly east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to RDU?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-RDU route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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