Distance From Senador Nilo Coelho Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, PNZ - RDU Distance

The distance from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 3994 miles or 6428 kilometers or 3469 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 Petrolina ( Brazil ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Petrolina and Raleigh/Durham takes around 9 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport, Petrolina, Brazil to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 9 hours 10 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 • PNZ - RDU

Kilometers		6428 km
Statute Miles		3994 miles
Nautical Miles		3469 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 10 minutes

Senador Nilo Coelho Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - PNZ to RDU Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Petrolina, Brazil and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PNZ - RDU

Time difference between Petrolina (Brazil) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 1 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 1 Hours behind Petrolina.

Location	Local Time
Petrolina (Brazil)	2026-10-27, 16:37:13 -03
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-10-27, 15:37:13 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

Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ / SBPL) Petrolina, Brazil

Destination

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