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RDU → TUS

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

Average flight time on the RDU–TUS route is 8h 6m , covering approximately 2,979 km (1,850 mi).

Q: What is the distance from RDU to TUS?

The great-circle distance from RDU to TUS is approximately 2,979 km (1,850 miles).

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

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (1 total flight recorded).

2,979 km avg 8h 6m 0 airlines

Local time: 07:20 EDT
Timezone: America/New_York
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 435 ft
Coordinates: 35.8787, -78.7873

cloud Weather

Wind: 180° / 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 15,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-18T10:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KRDU 181051Z 18006KT 10SM FEW150 BKN250 26/23 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02610233 $

TAF KRDU 180526Z 1806/1906 22010KT P6SM SCT250 FM181500 22011G20KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 PROB30 1900/1906 VRB20G35KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN050CB

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 127 Departures

flight_land 79 Arrivals

Local time: 04:20 MST
Timezone: America/Phoenix
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 2,643 ft
Coordinates: 32.1150, -110.9381

cloud Weather

Wind: 60° / 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: SCT 10,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 25°C / 22°C
Altimeter: 30.07 inHg
Wx: -RA

Obs: 2026-07-18T10:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KTUS 181053Z 06005KT 10SM -RA SCT100 25/22 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP141 P0003 T02500217 $

TAF KTUS 180808Z 1808/1906 14007KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN120 FM181500 28006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 FM182000 32009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 7 Departures

flight_land 8 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 1
Avg duration: 8h 6m
Distance: 2,979 km

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

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Recent flights last 1

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-06-16	N567QS	A7425A	Jun 16, 14:30 UTC	Jun 16, 22:35 UTC	8h 6m	-

RDU → TUS frequently asked

How long is the flight from RDU to TUS?

Average flight time on the RDU–TUS route is 8h 6m, covering approximately 2,979 km (1,850 mi).

What is the distance from RDU to TUS?

The great-circle distance from RDU to TUS is approximately 2,979 km (1,850 miles).

How many flights per week from RDU to TUS?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (1 total flight recorded).

Can I track RDU–TUS flights live?

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

RDU → TUS

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