Raleigh, North Carolina

Private charter · TRI → RDU

Bristol to Raleigh

206 miles, about 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Bristol to Raleigh, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 10 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport in Bristol to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh, 206 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
206 mi
Flight
1 hr 10 min
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
TRIBristolRDURaleigh
TRI → RDU206 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 10 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers40 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Bristol

Airports in Bristol

  • TRI

    Commercial airport

    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

    Blountville · KTRI

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • VJI

    Regional airport

    Virginia Highlands Airport

    Abingdon · KVJI

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • K0A9

    Regional airport

    Elizabethton Municipal Airport

    Elizabethton

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • K0A4

    Regional airport

    Johnson City Airport

    Johnson City

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • K6A4

    Regional airport

    Johnson County Airport

    Mountain City

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    4,498 ft

Arriving Raleigh

Airports in Raleigh

  • RDU

    Major airport

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    Raleigh/Durham · KRDU

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • KTTA

    Regional airport

    Raleigh Executive Jetport

    Sanford

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,501 ft

  • LFN

    Regional airport

    Triangle North Executive Airport

    Louisburg · KLHZ

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    5,498 ft

  • K5W5

    Regional airport

    Triple 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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Questions

Bristol to Raleigh flights

How long is a private flight from Bristol to Raleigh?

About 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 206 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Bristol to Raleigh use?

You can depart from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI), or Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9) 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 Bristol 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 Bristol and Raleigh?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Raleigh back to Bristol are priced the same way.

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