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MDW → RDU

Q: How long is the flight from MDW to RDU?

Average flight time on the MDW–RDU route is 2h 9m , covering approximately 26 km (16 mi).

Q: What is the distance from MDW to RDU?

The great-circle distance from MDW to RDU is approximately 26 km (16 miles).

Q: How many flights per week from MDW to RDU?

We've observed ~4 flights per day on this route across our tracking data (4 total flights recorded).

26 km avg 2h 9m 1 airline

Local time: 21:08 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 620 ft
Coordinates: 41.7860, -87.7524

cloud Weather

Wind: 200° / 18G30 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 5,000 ft, BKN 17,000 ft, OVC 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 18°C
Altimeter: 29.67 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T01:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KMDW 150153Z 20018G30KT 10SM FEW050 BKN170 OVC250 26/18 A2967 RMK AO2 PK WND 21030/0151 SLP041 T02560183

TAF KMDW 142320Z 1500/1606 20017G28KT P6SM SCT035 BKN045 FM150300 19016G26KT 6SM -TSRA SCT035 BKN040CB TEMPO 1503/1505 29025G38KT 1 1/2SM +TSRA BR BKN030CB FM150500 19013KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN035CB OVC070 PROB30 1505/1508 2SM TSRA BKN025CB FM151000 24010KT 6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC060 FM151400 21013G23KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM152100 19012G22KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB PROB30 1522/1602 2SM -TSRA BR OVC030CB

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 97 Departures

flight_land 65 Arrivals

Local time: 22:08 EDT
Timezone: America/New_York
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 435 ft
Coordinates: 35.8787, -78.7873

cloud Weather

Wind: 180° / 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 30.06 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T01:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KRDU 150151Z 18005KT 10SM FEW250 24/10 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02390100

TAF KRDU 142339Z 1500/1524 22007KT P6SM BKN250 FM151600 23010G20KT P6SM SCT250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 116 Departures

flight_land 75 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 4
Avg duration: 2h 9m
Distance: 26 km

Live traffic

MDW → RDU. Live aircraft currently filed on this route.

Airlines 1

Airline	Flights shown
Southwest Airlines	3

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Recent flights last 4

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-04-13	SWA872	ABEF98	Apr 13, 20:04 UTC	Apr 13, 22:32 UTC	2h 28m	+8m
2026-04-13	SWA4653	ACA01A	Apr 13, 12:58 UTC	Apr 13, 14:23 UTC	1h 25m	+5m
2026-04-13	SWA872	ABC3C6	Apr 13, 01:03 UTC	Apr 13, 03:17 UTC	2h 14m	+7m
2026-04-13	SWA872	ABC3C6	Apr 13, 00:36 UTC	Apr 13, 03:04 UTC	2h 28m	+8m

MDW → RDU frequently asked

How long is the flight from MDW to RDU?

Average flight time on the MDW–RDU route is 2h 9m, covering approximately 26 km (16 mi).

What is the distance from MDW to RDU?

The great-circle distance from MDW to RDU is approximately 26 km (16 miles).

Which airlines fly from MDW to RDU?

1 airline operates this route in our records: Southwest Airlines.

How many flights per week from MDW to RDU?

We've observed ~4 flights per day on this route across our tracking data (4 total flights recorded).

Can I track MDW–RDU flights live?

Yes. The live tracker map above shows aircraft currently flying this route, filtered by departure and arrival airport.

MDW → RDU

Chicago Midway International Airport

cloud Weather

flight Live Traffic

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

cloud Weather

flight Live Traffic

Live traffic

Airlines 1

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MDW → RDU frequently asked