Airport Comparison
| JFK | RDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | RDU |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KRDU |
| City | New York | Raleigh/Durham |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 435 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 35.880000, -78.790000 |
New York (JFK) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 686 kilometers (427 miles / 371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 15:44 in New York, it's 15:44 in Raleigh/Durham.
The return flight from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 38° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.