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RDU to IOS: distance & flight time
Raleigh-durham (Raleigh Durham International Airport) → Ilheus (Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport)
4,360 mi
7,017 km · 3,789 nm
9h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,360 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 1m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RDU — Raleigh Durham International Airport · Raleigh-durham, United States
- IOS — Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport · Ilheus, Brazil
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 IOS
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport37 mi away
- VAL · Valença Airport105 mi away
- BPS · Porto Seguro Airport112 mi away
- VDC · Vitória da Conquista Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RDU from IOS?
The flight distance from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Ilheus (IOS) is 4,360 miles (7,017 km, 3,789 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RDU to IOS?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 1m 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 IOS?
Nonstop service on RDU–IOS 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 9h 1m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Raleigh-durham and Ilheus?
Ilheus is 1 hour ahead of Raleigh-durham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RDU to IOS?
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Why are some RDU to IOS fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RDU–IOS 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.