The observed direct connection between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) covers approximately 255 mi. The estimated flight time is around 1h. Southwest Airlines and UPS Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How far is Baltimore from Raleigh by air?
The great-circle distance between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 255 mi.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Raleigh?
Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 1h. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
Is there a direct connection from Baltimore to Raleigh?
Yes, a direct connection between BWI and RDU has been observed in our route data.
Which airlines have been observed on this route?
In the available route data: Southwest Airlines and UPS Airlines.
How often is there a flight from Baltimore to Raleigh?
On average around 5 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 1,655 observed flights. Mainly Southwest Airlines, UPS Airlines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
What is the current time difference between Baltimore and Raleigh?
Same local time in Baltimore and Raleigh.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.