PHL to RDU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 542 km (337 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (RDU to PHL).
How far is it from Philadelphia to Raleigh/Durham?
The great-circle distance between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 542 km (337 mi, 293 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 PHL to RDU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RDU is roughly southwest of PHL.
How is the PHL to RDU route written in code?
The pair is written PHL-RDU in IATA codes and KPHL-KRDU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL), Raleigh-Durham International Airport is RDU (KRDU).
| PHL | RDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPHL | KRDU |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 36 ft | 435 ft |
| Rank by connections | #33 | #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 399 ft (122 m) higher than PHL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PHL 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL.
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 Philadelphia from Raleigh/Durham?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are 542 km (337 mi, 293 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHL to RDU?
A typical nonstop flight between PHL and RDU takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RDU from PHL?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) lies roughly southwest of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Which airlines fly PHL to RDU?
2 airlines appear on the PHL-RDU route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
Related routes
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