Flights to Durham
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Durham is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | RDU | 16 km (10 mi) | 10,000 ft | 435 ft |
| Piedmont Triad International Airport | GSO | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,001 ft | 925 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, RDU can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 435 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Durham
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham to New York City | United States | 676 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Durham to Toronto | Canada | 859 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Durham to Brooklyn | United States | 674 km (419 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Durham to Chicago | United States | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Durham to Queens | United States | 683 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Durham to Havana | Cuba | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Durham to Montréal | Canada | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Durham to Philadelphia | United States | 548 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Durham to Manhattan | United States | 684 km (425 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Durham to The Bronx | United States | 695 km (432 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Durham to Ottawa | Canada | 1,081 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Durham to Jacksonville | United States | 680 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Durham to Columbus | United States | 569 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Durham to Charlotte | United States | 195 km (121 mi) | about 1 h |
| Durham to Indianapolis | United States | 763 km (474 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Durham to Mississauga | Canada | 846 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Durham to Washington | United States | 362 km (225 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Durham to Nashville | United States | 709 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Durham to Brampton | Canada | 858 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Durham to Boston | United States | 978 km (607 mi) | about 2 h |
| Durham to Detroit | United States | 790 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Durham to Memphis | United States | 1,012 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Durham to Shanghai | China | 12,245 km (7,609 mi) | about 16 h 27 min |
| Durham to Chongqing | China | 12,703 km (7,894 mi) | about 17 h 2 min |
| Durham to Chengdu | China | 12,596 km (7,827 mi) | about 16 h 54 min |
| Durham to Beijing | China | 11,431 km (7,103 mi) | about 15 h 24 min |
| Durham to Guangzhou | China | 13,319 km (8,276 mi) | about 17 h 50 min |
| Durham to Shenzhen | China | 13,364 km (8,304 mi) | about 17 h 53 min |
| Durham to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,734 km (5,427 mi) | about 11 h 57 min |
| Durham to Tianjin | China | 11,499 km (7,145 mi) | about 15 h 30 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Durham?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the closest large airport at 16 km (10 mi). The others, GSO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RDU from Durham city centre?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Durham on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.