Distance From Sarapigui Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport

The distance from Sarapigui Airport () to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 1785 miles or 2872 kilometers or 1550 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 San Carlos ( Costa Rica ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Carlos and Raleigh/Durham takes around 4 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sarapigui Airport, San Carlos, Costa Rica to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 4 hours 6 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		2872 km
Statute Miles		1785 miles
Nautical Miles		1550 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 6 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Carlos, Costa Rica and Raleigh/Durham, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between San Carlos, Costa Rica and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RDU

Time difference between San Carlos (Costa Rica) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 2 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 2 Hours ahead of San Carlos.

Location	Local Time
San Carlos (Costa Rica)	2026-09-12, 11:40:04 CST
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-09-12, 13:40:04 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

Sarapigui Airport ( / MRSQ) San Carlos, Costa Rica

Destination

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