Raleigh to Stamford flights
Stamford lies 736 km (457 mi) north-east of Raleigh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Raleigh | Stamford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 482,295 | 128,874 |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | RDU, 18 km out | LGA, 42 km out |
| Postal codes | 27601–27699 | 06901–06927 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Raleigh
Raleigh is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 90 km).
Arriving in Stamford
Stamford is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 50 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 67 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 14 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 47 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 42 km (26 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 50 km (31 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 67 km (42 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 14 km (9 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 47 km (29 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Stamford from Raleigh?
736 km (457 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Raleigh.
How long does it take to get from Raleigh to Stamford by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Raleigh and Stamford?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Raleigh to Stamford flights?
Typically Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA); Stamford also has JFK, EWR, HPN, ISP, TEB.
Where these facts come from
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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.