Distance From Chiwala Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport

The distance from Chiwala Airport () to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 7756 miles or 12482 kilometers or 6736 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 Chiwala ( Zambia ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chiwala and Raleigh/Durham takes around 17 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chiwala Airport, Chiwala, Zambia to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 17 hours 49 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 • - RDU

Kilometers		12482 km
Statute Miles		7756 miles
Nautical Miles		6736 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 49 minutes

Chiwala Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - to RDU Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chiwala, Zambia and Raleigh/Durham, United States. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RDU

Time difference between Chiwala (Zambia) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 6 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 6 Hours behind Chiwala.

Location	Local Time
Chiwala (Zambia)	2026-06-21, 22:58:40 CAT
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-06-21, 16:58:40 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

Chiwala Airport ( / ) Chiwala, Zambia

Destination

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