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RME to RDU: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Raleigh-durham (Raleigh Durham International Airport)
539 mi
868 km · 468 nm
1h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
Same time
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
539 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 38m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- RDU — Raleigh Durham International Airport · Raleigh-durham, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near RME
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is RME from RDU?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Raleigh-durham (RDU) is 539 miles (868 km, 468 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to RDU?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 38m 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 RME to RDU?
Nonstop service on RME–RDU 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 1h 38m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to RDU?
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Why are some RME to RDU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RME–RDU 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.