Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, JNB - RDU Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 8161 miles or 13134 kilometers or 7087 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Raleigh/Durham takes around 18 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 18 hours 45 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 • JNB - RDU

Kilometers		13134 km
Statute Miles		8161 miles
Nautical Miles		7087 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 45 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to RDU Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - RDU

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

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 19:51:31 SAST
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-12-16, 12:51:31 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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

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