Distance From Kafue Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport

The distance from Kafue Airport () to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 7785 miles or 12528 kilometers or 6760 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 Kafue ( Zambia ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kafue and Raleigh/Durham takes around 17 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kafue Airport, Kafue, Zambia to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 17 hours 53 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		12528 km
Statute Miles		7785 miles
Nautical Miles		6760 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 53 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RDU

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

Location	Local Time
Kafue (Zambia)	2026-03-19, 06:16:25 CAT
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-03-19, 00:16:25 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

Kafue Airport ( / ) Kafue, Zambia

Destination

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