Nonstop flight route between Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina, United States and Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(35°52'40"N by 78°47'14"W)
Arrival Airport:
(55°41'13"N by 121°37'36"W)
Distance from RDU to YCQ:
2,419.37 miles (3,893.59 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina, United States and Chetwynd Airport (YCQ), Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,419 miles (or 3,894 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Raleigh–Durham International Airport and Chetwynd Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | RDU / KRDU |
| Airport Name: | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
| Location: | Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°52'40"N by 78°47'14"W |
| Area Served: | The Research Triangle Metropolitan Region of North Carolina |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 435 feet (133 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from RDU |
| More Information: | RDU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YCQ / CYCQ |
| Airport Name: | Chetwynd Airport |
| Location: | Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 55°41'13"N by 121°37'36"W |
| Operator/Owner: | District of Chetwynd |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1999 feet (609 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YCQ |
| More Information: | YCQ Maps & Info |
Facts about Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU):
- Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) has 3 runways.
- After World War II Capital Airlines joined Eastern at RDU.
- Terminal 2 occupies the site of the former Terminal C, built between 1985 and 1987 for the American Airlines hub.
- The closest airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) is Triangle North Executive Airport (Franklin County Airport) (LFN), which is located 27 miles (44 kilometers) ENE of RDU.
- AA retained the daily nonstop flight to London, originally launched to Gatwick Airport in May 1994 with a Boeing 767-200ER.
- Because of Raleigh–Durham International Airport's relatively low elevation of 435 feet, planes can take off or land at Raleigh–Durham International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,639 miles (18,731 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Chetwynd Airport (YCQ):
- Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) is East London Airport (ELS), which is located 10,296 miles (16,569 kilometers) away in East London, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) is Hudson's Hope Airport (YNH), which is located 28 miles (44 kilometers) NNW of YCQ.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 27.48 miles (44.22 km) ENE | Triangle North Executive Airport (Franklin County Airport) (LFN) | Louisburg, North Carolina, United States |     |
| 2 | 50.17 miles (80.73 km) E | Rocky Mount–Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) | Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States | |
| 3 | 50.49 miles (81.25 km) SSW | Pope Field (POB) | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States | |
| 4 | 52.21 miles (84.02 km) S | Simmons Army Airfield (FBG) | Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States | |
| 5 | 55.77 miles (89.75 km) SW | Moore County Airport (SOP) | Pinehurst / Southern Pines, North Carolina, United States | |
| 6 | 56.93 miles (91.62 km) NNW | Danville Regional Airport (DAN) | Danville, Virginia, United States | |
| 7 | 59.51 miles (95.77 km) SE | Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) | Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States | |
| 8 | 61.49 miles (98.95 km) S | Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States | |
| 9 | 66.05 miles (106.30 km) WNW | Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States | |
| 10 | 66.75 miles (107.42 km) SSE | Clinton-Sampson County Airport (CTZ) | Clinton, North Carolina, United States | |
| 11 | 70.54 miles (113.53 km) SW | Mackall Army Airfield (HFF) | Camp Mackall, North Carolina, United States | |
| 12 | 71.57 miles (115.18 km) ENE | Halifax County Airport (RZZ) | Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States | |
| 13 | 76.22 miles (122.66 km) ESE | Kinston Regional Jetport (ISO) | Kinston, North Carolina, United States | |
| 14 | 80.39 miles (129.37 km) ESE | Pitt–Greenville Airport (PGV) | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | |
| 15 | 81.80 miles (131.64 km) SSW | Laurinburg-Maxton Airport (MXE) | Maxton, North Carolina, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,639.16 miles (18,731.37 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,618.35 miles (18,697.87 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,597.34 miles (18,664.07 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,586.19 miles (18,646.12 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,574.09 miles (18,626.65 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,557.82 miles (18,600.46 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,549.15 miles (18,586.51 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,548.91 miles (18,586.13 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,510.79 miles (18,524.77 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,501.11 miles (18,509.20 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,492.90 miles (18,495.98 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,485.87 miles (18,484.67 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,460.17 miles (18,443.31 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,457.81 miles (18,439.51 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,431.80 miles (18,397.65 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 27.61 miles (44.44 km) NNW | Hudson's Hope Airport (YNH) | Hudson's Hope, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 2 | 51.23 miles (82.45 km) NE | Fort St. John Airport (YXJ) | Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 56.31 miles (90.63 km) E | Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) | Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 113.05 miles (181.93 km) ESE | Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) | Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada | |
| 5 | 126.70 miles (203.90 km) ENE | Fairview Airport (ZFW) | Fairview, Alberta, Canada | |
| 6 | 131.42 miles (211.50 km) SSW | Prince George Airport (YXS) | Prince George, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 164.22 miles (264.29 km) SE | Grande Cache Airport (YGC) | Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada | |
| 8 | 165.84 miles (266.89 km) ENE | Peace River Airport (YPE) | Peace River, Alberta, Canada | |
| 9 | 176.47 miles (284.00 km) E | Donnelly Airport (YOE) | Donnelly, Alberta, Canada | |
| 10 | 187.27 miles (301.38 km) SSW | Quesnel Airport (YQZ) | Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 193.68 miles (311.70 km) WSW | Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) | Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 12 | 210.87 miles (339.36 km) NNE | Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) | Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada | |
| 13 | 220.58 miles (354.99 km) N | Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) | Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 14 | 225.59 miles (363.04 km) SE | Hinton/Jasper-Hinton Airport (YJP) | Hinton, Alberta, Canada | |
| 15 | 226.67 miles (364.79 km) WSW | Smithers Regional Airport (YYD) | Smithers, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,295.55 miles (16,569.04 km) SE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,294.49 miles (16,567.33 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,276.45 miles (16,538.30 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,246.54 miles (16,490.17 km) SE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,241.92 miles (16,482.74 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,236.24 miles (16,473.59 km) SE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,194.32 miles (16,406.13 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,187.16 miles (16,394.60 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,175.45 miles (16,375.76 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,168.88 miles (16,365.18 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,166.75 miles (16,361.75 km) ESE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,137.87 miles (16,315.28 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,128.88 miles (16,300.82 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,120.70 miles (16,287.65 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,116.49 miles (16,280.87 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |