Distance From Heidelburg Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport

The distance from Heidelburg Airport () to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 8181 miles or 13166 kilometers or 7105 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 Heidelburg ( South Africa ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heidelburg and Raleigh/Durham takes around 18 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heidelburg Airport, Heidelburg, South Africa to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 18 hours 48 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		13166 km
Statute Miles		8181 miles
Nautical Miles		7105 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 48 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Heidelburg, South Africa and Raleigh/Durham, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Heidelburg, South Africa and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RDU

Time difference between Heidelburg (South Africa) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 6 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 6 Hours behind Heidelburg.

Location	Local Time
Heidelburg (South Africa)	2026-09-11, 23:48:22 SAST
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-09-11, 17:48:22 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

Heidelburg Airport ( / FAHG) Heidelburg, South Africa

Destination

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