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RDU to FCS: distance & flight time
Raleigh-durham (Raleigh Durham International Airport) → Fort Carson (Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field)
1,436 mi
2,311 km · 1,248 nm
3h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,436 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 35m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RDU — Raleigh Durham International Airport · Raleigh-durham, United States
- FCS — Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field · Fort Carson, United States
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 FCS
- COS · City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport9 mi away
- PUB · Pueblo Memorial Airport30 mi away
- DEN · Denver International Airport82 mi away
- APA · Centennial Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RDU from FCS?
The flight distance from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Fort Carson (FCS) is 1,436 miles (2,311 km, 1,248 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RDU to FCS?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 35m 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 FCS?
Nonstop service on RDU–FCS 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 3h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Raleigh-durham and Fort Carson?
Fort Carson is 2 hours behind Raleigh-durham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RDU to FCS?
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Why are some RDU to FCS fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RDU–FCS 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.