Raleigh-durham to Los Angeles

Flight distance, time and route map · RDU → LAX

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance3,595 km2,234 miles · 1,941 nautical miles
Flight time
about 5 h direct, estimated
Heading
west 278° at departure
Type
Domestic · medium-haul

Questions

How far is Raleigh-durham from Los Angeles by plane?

The great-circle distance between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 3,595 km (2,234 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Raleigh-durham to Los Angeles?

About 5 h for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Raleigh-durham heading west (278°) on the shortest path.

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