Route Guide
SFO→RDUmedium haul
San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (Raleigh/Durham) — 3,853 km, ~4h 47m estimated flight time.
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Route Overview
SFO to RDU covers a great-circle distance of 3,853 km (2,394 miles), classified as a medium haul route. At typical cruise speed, the estimated flight time is around 4h 47m — actual block time varies by aircraft type, winds and routing. Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (standard offset, not accounting for daylight saving time). This is a domestic route within United States. Route data indicates this city pair has historically been served nonstop.
Airlines on This Route
FL
AirTran Airways
United States
Aircraft types on record: 73W
Airline and schedule data comes from historical route records and may not reflect current, seasonal or codeshare-only service. Always confirm live schedules with the airline before booking.
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