Distance From Gelendzhik Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, GDZ - RDU Distance

The distance from Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 5618 miles or 9041 kilometers or 4879 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 Gelendzhik ( Russia ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gelendzhik and Raleigh/Durham takes around 12 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gelendzhik Airport, Gelendzhik, Russia to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 12 hours 54 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 • GDZ - RDU

Kilometers		9041 km
Statute Miles		5618 miles
Nautical Miles		4879 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 54 minutes

Gelendzhik Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - GDZ to RDU Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GDZ - RDU

Time difference between Gelendzhik (Russia) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 7 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 7 Hours behind Gelendzhik.

Location	Local Time
Gelendzhik (Russia)	2026-03-19, 11:37:38 MSK
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-03-19, 04:37:38 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

Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ / URKG) Gelendzhik, Russia

Destination

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