Distance From Yamagata Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, GAJ - RDU Distance

The distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 6727 miles or 10826 kilometers or 5842 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 Higashine ( Japan ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Higashine and Raleigh/Durham takes around 15 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yamagata Airport, Higashine, Japan to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 15 hours 27 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 • GAJ - RDU

Kilometers		10826 km
Statute Miles		6727 miles
Nautical Miles		5842 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 27 minutes

Yamagata Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - GAJ to RDU Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Higashine, Japan and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAJ - RDU

Time difference between Higashine (Japan) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 14 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 14 Hours behind Higashine.

Location	Local Time
Higashine (Japan)	2025-12-16, 08:51:58 JST
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-12-15, 18:51:58 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

Yamagata Airport (GAJ / RJSC) Higashine, Japan

Destination

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