Abingdon, Virginia

Private charter · RDU → VJI

Chapel Hill to Abingdon

189 miles, about 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Chapel Hill to Abingdon, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Chapel Hill to Virginia Highlands Airport in Abingdon, 189 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
189 mi
Flight
1 hr 5 min
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RDUChapel HillVJIAbingdon
RDU → VJI189 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

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

Departing Chapel Hill

Airports in Chapel Hill

  • RDU

    Major airport

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    Raleigh/Durham · KRDU

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • KTTA

    Regional airport

    Raleigh Executive Jetport

    Sanford

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    6,501 ft

  • KTDF

    Regional airport

    Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County

    Timberlake

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    6,005 ft

  • KBUY

    Regional airport

    Burlington Alamance Regional Airport

    Burlington

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    6,406 ft

  • K5W5

    Regional airport

    Triple W Airport

    Raleigh

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    3,004 ft

Arriving Abingdon

Airports in Abingdon

  • VJI

    Regional airport

    Virginia Highlands Airport

    Abingdon · KVJI

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • TRI

    Commercial airport

    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

    Blountville · KTRI

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • KJFZ

    Regional airport

    Tazewell County Airport

    Cedar Bluff

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    4,299 ft

  • K6A4

    Regional airport

    Johnson County Airport

    Mountain City

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,498 ft

  • K0A9

    Regional airport

    Elizabethton Municipal Airport

    Elizabethton

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

When you land

Things to do in Abingdon

Abingdon is one of the oldest towns in southwest Virginia, a historic county seat in far southwest Virginia with tree-lined Main Street, brick homes and a strong arts tradition. Its Barter Theatre, founded during the Depression when audiences could pay for tickets with produce, is the State Theatre of Virginia. Tourism, healthcare, education and small manufacturers support the local economy, and the town is a gateway to some of the highest and most scenic mountains in the state.

  1. 01

    Barter Theatre

    Founded in 1933, this professional theater presents a year-round season of plays and musicals in its historic main stage across from the Martha Washington Inn.

  2. 02

    Virginia Creeper Trail

    This former railroad line runs about 34 miles from Whitetop Station through Damascus to Abingdon, and shuttle services make the downhill ride a favorite for cyclists.

  3. 03

    The Martha Washington Inn & Spa

    Built as a private home in the 1830s and later a women’s college, this historic hotel offers elegant rooms, a spa and dining on Main Street.

  4. 04

    Grayson Highlands State Park

    Southeast of Abingdon, the park’s high meadows and rocky summits are home to free-roaming wild ponies, with trails connecting to the Appalachian Trail.

  5. 05

    Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

    Virginia’s highest peak rises within this recreation area, which offers hiking, fishing and camping in spruce and fir forests unlike anywhere else in the state.

  6. 06

    Bristol Motor Speedway

    In nearby Bristol, Tennessee, this half-mile track known as the Last Great Colosseum hosts NASCAR races that draw huge crowds to the region.

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Questions

Chapel Hill to Abingdon flights

How long is a private flight from Chapel Hill to Abingdon?

About 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 189 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Chapel Hill to Abingdon use?

You can depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), or Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (KTDF) and arrive at Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI), Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), or Tazewell County Airport (KJFZ). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Chapel Hill to Abingdon 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 Chapel Hill and Abingdon?

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

Return flight

Abingdon to Chapel Hill

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