Distance From Thimphu Heliport to Raleigh Durham International Airport

The distance from Thimphu Heliport () to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 7997 miles or 12870 kilometers or 6945 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 Thimphu ( Bhutan ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thimphu and Raleigh/Durham takes around 18 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thimphu Heliport, Thimphu, Bhutan to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 18 hours 23 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		12870 km
Statute Miles		7997 miles
Nautical Miles		6945 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 23 minutes

Thimphu Heliport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - to RDU Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Thimphu, Bhutan and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RDU

Time difference between Thimphu (Bhutan) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 11 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 11 Hours behind Thimphu.

Location	Local Time
Thimphu (Bhutan)	2025-12-17, 02:31:43 +06
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-12-16, 15:31:43 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

Thimphu Heliport ( / VQTU) Thimphu, Bhutan

Destination

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