IAH
Houston
United States
1,675 km
1,041 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
1,675 km
1,041 mi / 905 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH RDU
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code IAH RDU
ICAO Code KIAH KRDU
City Houston Raleigh/Durham
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 96 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 35.880000, -78.790000

Houston (IAH) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 1,675 kilometers (1,041 miles / 905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:59 in Houston, it's 07:59 in Raleigh/Durham.

The return flight from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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