Raleigh/Durham to Stockholm (RDU–BMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

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Raleigh/Durham to Stockholm
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,345 mi 7h 50m nonstop +6h ahead

RDU–BMA had nonstop service from Air Alsie, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,345 miles in 7h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–BMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6I Air Alsie 0 64%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6I (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to BMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → BMA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
BMA → RDU
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Stockholm is 6 hours ahead of Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · BMA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Stockholm.
Distance & Flight Time
4,345 mi / 6,992 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Sweden visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Sweden is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) or Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT), immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all Schengen countries. Sweden borders Norway and Finland, both Schengen members with free movement across borders. The Oresund Bridge connects Malmo to Copenhagen, Denmark, in 35 minutes by train. Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town), the Vasa Museum, and the ABBA Museum draw visitors year-round. Swedish Lapland above the Arctic Circle offers the Northern Lights from September through March and midnight sun from late May through mid-July.

Direct flights from New York JFK and Newark to Stockholm run about 8 hours on SAS and United. Seasonal nonstop service operates from Miami and Los Angeles. Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK), trading at roughly 10.5 SEK per $1. Sweden is one of the world's most cashless societies: card and mobile payments work everywhere, including street vendors and public toilets. Cash is rarely needed and some businesses do not accept it. The Arlanda Express train runs from ARN to Stockholm Central in 20 minutes for SEK 299 ($28.50). SL transit cards cover Stockholm's metro, buses, and ferries at SEK 42 ($4) per single trip or SEK 200 ($19) for a 72-hour pass. Restaurant meals cost SEK 150 to SEK 300 ($14.30 to $28.60).

Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

RDU–BMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Stockholm route.
Route details
Distance4,345 mi / 6,992 km
Flight time7h 50m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: BMA
IATA / ICAOBMA / ESSB
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to BMA flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Stockholm-Bromma Airport take about 7h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 4,345 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDU to BMA: Air Alsie. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles.
Stockholm is 6 hours ahead of Raleigh/Durham.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to BMA

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA) had nonstop service from Air Alsie, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RDU to BMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to BMA is about 7 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,345 miles (6,992 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles.