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RDU to KOP: distance & flight time
Raleigh-durham (Raleigh Durham International Airport) → Nakhon Phanom (Nakhon Phanom Airport)
8,750 mi
14,082 km · 7,604 nm
17h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,750 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 37m 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
- KOP — Nakhon Phanom Airport · Nakhon Phanom, Thailand
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 KOP
- SNO · Sakon Nakhon Airport37 mi away
- ZVK · Savannakhet Airport58 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport105 mi away
- VII · Vinh Airport115 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RDU from KOP?
The flight distance from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) is 8,750 miles (14,082 km, 7,604 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RDU to KOP?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 37m 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 KOP?
Nonstop service on RDU–KOP 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 17h 37m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Raleigh-durham and Nakhon Phanom?
Nakhon Phanom is 12 hours ahead of Raleigh-durham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RDU to KOP?
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Why are some RDU to KOP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RDU–KOP 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.