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UTP to RDU: distance & flight time
Pattaya (U-Tapao International Airport) → Raleigh-durham (Raleigh Durham International Airport)
9,082 mi
14,616 km · 7,892 nm
18h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,082 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 16m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- UTP — U-Tapao International Airport · Pattaya, Thailand
- 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.
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Near UTP
- HHQ · Hua Hin Airport71 mi away
- BKK · Suvarnabhumi Airport71 mi away
- DMK · Don Mueang International Airport89 mi away
- TDX · Trat Airport93 mi away
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 UTP from RDU?
The flight distance from Pattaya (UTP) to Raleigh-durham (RDU) is 9,082 miles (14,616 km, 7,892 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from UTP to RDU?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 16m 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 UTP to RDU?
Nonstop service on UTP–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 18h 16m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Pattaya and Raleigh-durham?
Raleigh-durham is 12 hours behind Pattaya.
What is the cheapest way to fly from UTP to RDU?
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Why are some UTP to RDU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain UTP–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.