Private charter · SSI → RDU
St. Simons Island to Chapel Hill
359 miles, about 2 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
St. Simons Island to Chapel Hill, door to door faster.
Trade about 8 hours on the road for about 2 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from St Simons Island Airport in St. Simons Island to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Chapel Hill, 359 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 359 mi
- Flight
- 2 hr 5 min
- Driving
- 8 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 5 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 5 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing St. Simons Island
Airports in St. Simons Island
SSI
Commercial airportSt Simons Island Airport
St Simons Island · KSSI
- From downtown
- Under 1 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,584 ft
BQK
Commercial airportBrunswick Golden Isles Airport
Brunswick · KBQK
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
K4J6
Regional airportSt Marys Airport
St Marys
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
Arriving Chapel Hill
Airports in Chapel Hill
RDU
Major airportRaleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh/Durham · KRDU
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
KTTA
Regional airportRaleigh Executive Jetport
Sanford
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
KTDF
Regional airportRaleigh Regional Airport at Person County
Timberlake
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,005 ft
KBUY
Regional airportBurlington Alamance Regional Airport
Burlington
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,406 ft
K5W5
Regional airportTriple W Airport
Raleigh
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,004 ft
When you land
Things to do in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is home to the University of North Carolina, which welcomed its first students in 1795 and is often described as the oldest public university in the country. Life in town revolves around the campus, from historic quads and the Old Well to UNC Health’s medical center and the research labs that help power the Research Triangle. Duke University and downtown Durham are about ten miles east, and Research Triangle Park is a short drive away, so visiting faculty, recruiters, physicians and biotech executives come through constantly.
- 01
UNC Campus and the Old Well
The historic heart of the university is a walkable mix of brick quads, oak-shaded paths and the domed Old Well, the classic symbol of Chapel Hill.
- 02
Franklin Street
The town’s main street borders the campus with restaurants, bars, bookstores and shops, and becomes the center of celebrations after big Tar Heel wins.
- 03
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Where NASA once trained astronauts in celestial navigation, the planetarium now presents fulldome shows and science exhibits for visitors of all ages.
- 04
Ackland Art Museum
The university’s art museum holds a broad collection of European, Asian, African and American art, with free admission and rotating exhibitions.
- 05
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Focused on native plants of the Southeast, the garden offers themed displays, a carnivorous plant collection and wooded trails just off campus.
- 06
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
In nearby Durham, these gardens on the Duke campus feature terraced plantings, a Japanese-style pond and an Asian arboretum, all free to visit.
Questions
St. Simons Island to Chapel Hill flights
How long is a private flight from St. Simons Island to Chapel Hill?
About 2 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 359 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8 hours.
Which airports do flights from St. Simons Island to Chapel Hill use?
You can depart from St Simons Island Airport (SSI), Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), or St Marys Airport (K4J6) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), or Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (KTDF). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from St. Simons Island to Chapel Hill 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 St. Simons Island and Chapel Hill?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Chapel Hill back to St. Simons Island are priced the same way.
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Chapel Hill to St. Simons Island
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