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RDU to DHM: distance & flight time
Raleigh-durham (Raleigh Durham International Airport) → Kangra (Kangra Airport)
7,466 mi
12,015 km · 6,488 nm
15h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,466 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 6m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RDU — Raleigh Durham International Airport · Raleigh-durham, United States
- DHM — Kangra Airport · Kangra, India
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 DHM
- IXP · Pathankot Airport37 mi away
- KUU · Kullu Manali Airport56 mi away
- AIP · Adampur Airport59 mi away
- SLV · Shimla Airport89 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RDU from DHM?
The flight distance from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Kangra (DHM) is 7,466 miles (12,015 km, 6,488 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RDU to DHM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 6m 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 DHM?
Nonstop service on RDU–DHM 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 15h 6m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Raleigh-durham and Kangra?
Kangra is 9.5 hours ahead of Raleigh-durham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RDU to DHM?
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Why are some RDU to DHM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RDU–DHM 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.