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RDU to CSX: distance & flight time
Raleigh-durham (Raleigh Durham International Airport) → Changcha (Changsha Huanghua International Airport)
7,942 mi
12,781 km · 6,901 nm
16h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,942 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 2m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RDU — Raleigh Durham International Airport · Raleigh-durham, United States
- CSX — Changsha Huanghua International Airport · Changcha, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RDU
- POB · Pope Field50 mi away
- RWI · Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport50 mi away
- FBG · Simmons Army Air Field52 mi away
- SOP · Moore County Airport56 mi away
Near CSX
- YIC · Yichun Mingyueshan Airport71 mi away
- HNY · Hengyang Nanyue Airport96 mi away
- CGD · Changde Airport108 mi away
- JGS · Jinggangshan Airport131 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RDU from CSX?
The flight distance from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Changcha (CSX) is 7,942 miles (12,781 km, 6,901 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RDU to CSX?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 2m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RDU to CSX?
Nonstop service on RDU–CSX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 2m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Raleigh-durham and Changcha?
Changcha is 12 hours ahead of Raleigh-durham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RDU to CSX?
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Why are some RDU to CSX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RDU–CSX tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.