BLR
Bangalore
India
14,025 km
8,715 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
14,025 km
8,715 mi / 7,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BLR RDU
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code BLR RDU
ICAO Code VOBL KRDU
City Bangalore Raleigh/Durham
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 3,000 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 35.880000, -78.790000

Bangalore (BLR) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 14,025 kilometers (8,715 miles / 7,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting India with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:44 in Bangalore, it's 05:14 in Raleigh/Durham. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,565 feet between the two airports. Raleigh-Durham International Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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