Raleigh-Durham International Airport
KRDU, Raleigh/Durham, NC
- Longest runway
- 05L/23R (10,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to Raleigh and Durham
Raleigh-Durham airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Chapel Hill
Raleigh-Durham International is about 25 minutes from Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina.
- Main airport
- RDU / KRDU
- Elevation
- 435 ft
- Longest runway
- 05L/23R (10,000 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Chapel Hill
RDU has private terminals and customs. Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford is a quieter alternative about 40 minutes south.
Tar Heels basketball and university events bring the most traffic.
Chapel Hill Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Raleigh Executive Jetport
KTTA, Sanford, NC
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (6,501 ft)
About 40 minutes to Chapel Hill
Raleigh Executive Jetport airport guideBefore You Book Chapel Hill
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
University Events
Book early for graduation and big games.
Airport Choice
RDU for most trips; Raleigh Executive for a quieter ramp.
When Demand Peaks in Chapel Hill
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Winter
- Tar Heels basketball.
- May
- Commencement.
Flight Times and Prices to Chapel Hill
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to RDU for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 428 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,234 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$25,500–$32,000 | 4 hr 25 min$40,500–$61,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 695 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,050 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 632 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,048 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,395 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$43,000–$65,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,021 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,000 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Chapel Hill
Light jets fly from the East Coast; super-midsize jets fly from Texas and the West Coast.
Chapel Hill Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Chapel Hill?
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU), about 25 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from New York to Chapel Hill?
About 1 hr 20 min from Teterboro to RDU in a light jet.
