Raleigh/Durham to Sevierville (RDU–GKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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265 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
SAV Savannah ~3h 37m LF Savannah (SAV) to Sevierville flights
IAD Dulles ~4h 7m ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Sevierville flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Sevierville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
265 mi 1h 9m nonstop

RDU–GKT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to GKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
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 → GKT
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
GKT → RDU
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
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
0h
Sevierville is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · GKT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Sevierville.
Distance & Flight Time
265 mi / 427 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m gate to gate.
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–GKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Sevierville route.
Route details
Distance265 mi / 427 km
Flight time1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: GKT
IATA / ICAOGKT / KGKT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,014 ft / 309 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to GKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport take about 1h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 265 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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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 GKT

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to GKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to GKT is about 1 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 265 miles (427 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.