RDU to TPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 947 km (588 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (TPA to RDU).
How far is it from Raleigh/Durham to Tampa?
The great-circle distance between Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 947 km (588 mi, 511 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 RDU to TPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPA is roughly southwest of RDU.
How is the RDU to TPA route written in code?
The pair is written RDU-TPA in IATA codes and KRDU-KTPA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is RDU (KRDU), Tampa International Airport is TPA (KTPA).
| RDU | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| ICAO code | KRDU | KTPA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 435 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #201 | #110 |
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.
TPA sits 409 ft (125 m) lower than RDU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying RDU to TPA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, FL.
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 Raleigh/Durham from Tampa?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are 947 km (588 mi, 511 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from RDU to TPA?
A typical nonstop flight between RDU and TPA takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPA from RDU?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) lies roughly southwest of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Which airlines fly RDU to TPA?
1 airline appear on the RDU-TPA route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
Related routes
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