Private charter · AHN → RDU
Athens to Raleigh
290 miles, about 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Athens to Raleigh, door to door faster.
Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Athens Ben Epps Airport in Athens to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh, 290 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 290 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 40 min
- Driving
- 6½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 40 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Athens
Airports in Athens
AHN
Commercial airportAthens Ben Epps Airport
Athens · KAHN
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,122 ft
WDR
Regional airportBarrow County Airport
Winder · KWDR
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,202 ft
KJCA
Regional airportJackson County Airport
Jefferson
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,210 ft
KCPP
Regional airportGreene County Regional Airport
Greensboro
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
KD73
Regional airportMonroe Walton County Airport
Monroe
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,112 ft
Arriving Raleigh
Airports in Raleigh
RDU
Major airportRaleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh/Durham · KRDU
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
KTTA
Regional airportRaleigh Executive Jetport
Sanford
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
LFN
Regional airportTriangle North Executive Airport
Louisburg · KLHZ
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,498 ft
K5W5
Regional airportTriple W Airport
Raleigh
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,004 ft
When you land
Things to do in Raleigh
Raleigh is North Carolina’s capital and one point of the Research Triangle, the region formed with Durham and Chapel Hill around three major research universities. Research Triangle Park, a short drive west of the city, houses research and development centers for technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and NC State University feeds the region with engineers and scientists. Government, lobbying, healthcare and a growing roster of corporate offices bring a steady flow of business travelers downtown and to the office parks around the beltline.
- 01
North Carolina Museum of Art
Set on a large park on the west side of the city, the museum pairs a collection spanning ancient Egypt to contemporary art with outdoor sculptures, trails and a summer concert series.
- 02
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Downtown’s free natural history museum is known for its dinosaur exhibits and its Nature Research Center, where visitors can watch working scientists in glass-walled labs.
- 03
William B. Umstead State Park
Between Raleigh and Durham, this wooded park offers hiking, mountain-biking and bridle trails, along with lakes for canoeing and fishing, just minutes from RDU.
- 04
Dorothea Dix Park
A large city park on the grounds of a former state hospital, Dix Park offers sweeping skyline views, open meadows and a summer sunflower field that draws crowds of photographers.
- 05
North Carolina State Capitol
The 1840 Greek Revival capitol on Union Square still houses the governor’s office and offers free guided tours of its restored legislative chambers.
- 06
Pullen Park
One of the oldest public amusement parks in the country, Pullen Park near NC State has a restored Dentzel carousel, a miniature train and pedal boats on its lake.
Questions
Athens to Raleigh flights
How long is a private flight from Athens to Raleigh?
About 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 290 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Athens to Raleigh use?
You can depart from Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), Barrow County Airport (WDR), or Jackson County Airport (KJCA) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), or Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Athens to Raleigh cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Athens and Raleigh?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Raleigh back to Athens are priced the same way.
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Raleigh to Athens
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