# Distance from Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)

> 365 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 365 km / 227 mi / 197 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 206° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 25° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:33 in Washington, it's 08:33 in Raleigh/Durham)
- **Elevation difference**: 421 ft (RDU is higher than DCA)

## Airports

### [Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dca-washington-ronald-reagan-washington-ntl-airport/1ef266df-16de-6284-ae10-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Washington, United States
- ICAO: KDCA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 38.850000, -77.040000
- Elevation: 14 ft

### [Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rdu-raleighdurham-raleigh-durham-international-airport/1ef266df-34e0-69ee-94b2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Raleigh/Durham, United States
- ICAO: KRDU
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 35.880000, -78.790000
- Elevation: 435 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dca-washington-ronald-reagan-washington-ntl-airport/1ef266df-16de-6284-ae10-06bb2780ed98)
- [Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rdu-raleighdurham-raleigh-durham-international-airport/1ef266df-34e0-69ee-94b2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)