Distance From Kaikoura Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, KBZ - RDU Distance

The distance from Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 8650 miles or 13920 kilometers or 7512 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 ( New Zealand ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Raleigh/Durham takes around 19 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kaikoura Airport, , New Zealand to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 19 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 • KBZ - RDU

Kilometers		13920 km
Statute Miles		8650 miles
Nautical Miles		7512 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 53 minutes

Kaikoura Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - KBZ to RDU Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KBZ - RDU

Time difference between (New Zealand) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 16 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 16 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(New Zealand)	2026-07-29, 10:41:49 NZST
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-07-28, 18:41:49 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

Kaikoura Airport (KBZ / NZKI) , New Zealand

Destination

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