Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: RDU
ICAO code: KRDU
City: Raleigh/Durham
Region / province: North Carolina
Country / territory: United States
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 35.8787° N, 78.7873° W
Elevation: 133 m (435 ft)
Time zone: America/Kentucky/Monticello (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
Runways: 3
Longest runway: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
05L/23R	3,048 m10,000 ft	46 m	Concrete	Yes
05R/23L	2,286 m7,500 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes
14/32	1,088 m3,570 ft	30 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
14,195 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,647 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,791 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
Approach APP	—	124.800 MHz
ATIS	—	123.800 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	120.100 MHz
Departure DEP	—	125.300 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.700 MHz
Operations OPS	ARNG OPS	49.150 MHz
Radio RDO	—	122.200 MHz
Tower TWR	—	119.300 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Raleigh/Durham through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Piedmont Triad International Airport	GSO	Greensboro	106 km
Wilmington International Airport	ILM	Wilmington	196 km
Charlotte Douglas International Airport	CLT	Charlotte	209 km
Richmond International Airport	RIC	Richmond	223 km
Myrtle Beach International Airport	MYR	Myrtle Beach	245 km
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport	PHF	Newport News	248 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

The IATA code of Raleigh-Durham International Airport is RDU and its ICAO code is KRDU. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Raleigh-Durham International Airport located?

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, United States, at coordinates 35.8787° N, 78.7873° W and an elevation of 133 m (435 ft).

How far is Raleigh-Durham International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,791 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,647 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,195 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 19 h.

How long is the runway at Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

The longest runway at Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 3,048 m (10,000 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.