Distance From Makhado Air Force Base Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport

The distance from Makhado Air Force Base Airport () to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 8141 miles or 13101 kilometers or 7069 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 Louis Trichardt Southwest ( South Africa ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Louis Trichardt Southwest and Raleigh/Durham takes around 18 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makhado Air Force Base Airport, Louis Trichardt Southwest, South Africa to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 18 hours 42 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		13101 km
Statute Miles		8141 miles
Nautical Miles		7069 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 42 minutes

Makhado Air Force Base Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - to RDU Flight Path

Location of Makhado Air Force Base Airport & Raleigh Durham International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Louis Trichardt Southwest to Raleigh/Durham nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Louis Trichardt Southwest, South Africa and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RDU

Time difference between Louis Trichardt Southwest (South Africa) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 7 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 7 Hours behind Louis Trichardt Southwest.

Location	Local Time
Louis Trichardt Southwest (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:08:40 SAST
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-02-07, 02:08:40 EST

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

Makhado Air Force Base Airport ( / FALM) Louis Trichardt Southwest, South Africa

Destination

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