Distance From Central Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, CEM - RDU Distance

The distance from Central Airport (CEM) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 3313 miles or 5331 kilometers or 2877 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Central ( United States ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Central and Raleigh/Durham takes around 7 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Airport, Central, United States to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 7 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CEM - RDU

Kilometers		5331 km
Statute Miles		3313 miles
Nautical Miles		2877 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 36 minutes

Central Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - CEM to RDU Flight Path

Location of Central Airport & Raleigh Durham International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Central to Raleigh/Durham nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Central, United States and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CEM - RDU

Time difference between Central (United States) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 4 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 4 Hours ahead of Central.

Location	Local Time
Central (United States)	2025-03-13, 21:08:45 AKDT
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-03-14, 01:08:45 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Central Airport (CEM / PACE) Central, United States

Destination

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States