LHR to RDU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 6,216 km (3,863 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 15m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (RDU to LHR).
How far is it from London to Raleigh/Durham?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 6,216 km (3,863 mi, 3,356 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 LHR to RDU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RDU is roughly west of LHR.
How is the LHR to RDU route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-RDU in IATA codes and EGLL-KRDU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Raleigh-Durham International Airport is RDU (KRDU).
| LHR | RDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | KRDU |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 435 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #201 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KRDU starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RDU sits 352 ft (107 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR 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 |
| MH | Malaysia Airlines | MAS | Malaysian | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AY, BA, IB.
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 London from Raleigh/Durham?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are 6,216 km (3,863 mi, 3,356 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to RDU?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and RDU takes about 8h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RDU from LHR?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) lies roughly west of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to RDU?
3 airlines appear on the LHR-RDU route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, US Airways.
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