Distance From Kulhudhuffushi Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, HDK - RDU Distance

The distance from Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 8978 miles or 14449 kilometers or 7797 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 Kulhudhuffushi ( Maldives ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kulhudhuffushi and Raleigh/Durham takes around 20 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kulhudhuffushi Airport, Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 20 hours 38 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 • HDK - RDU

Kilometers		14449 km
Statute Miles		8978 miles
Nautical Miles		7797 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 38 minutes

Kulhudhuffushi Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - HDK to RDU Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HDK - RDU

Time difference between Kulhudhuffushi (Maldives) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 9 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 9 Hours behind Kulhudhuffushi.

Location	Local Time
Kulhudhuffushi (Maldives)	2026-05-01, 19:07:04 +05
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-05-01, 10:07:04 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

Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK / VRBK) Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives

Destination

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