Distance From Skukuza Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, SZK - RDU Distance

The distance from Skukuza Airport (SZK) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 8305 miles or 13366 kilometers or 7212 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 Skukuza ( South Africa ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Skukuza and Raleigh/Durham takes around 19 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Skukuza Airport, Skukuza, South Africa to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 19 hours 5 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 • SZK - RDU

Kilometers		13366 km
Statute Miles		8305 miles
Nautical Miles		7212 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 5 minutes

Skukuza Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - SZK to RDU Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SZK - RDU

Time difference between Skukuza (South Africa) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 6 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 6 Hours behind Skukuza.

Location	Local Time
Skukuza (South Africa)	2026-09-11, 22:46:52 SAST
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-09-11, 16:46:52 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

Skukuza Airport (SZK / FASZ) Skukuza, South Africa

Destination

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