Raleigh/Durham to Glasgow (RDU–GLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,633 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 6 hubs
YYZ Toronto 9h 13m ACTPUA → PDTSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Glasgow flights
DUB Dublin 10h 13m EI → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Glasgow flights
LHR London 10h 39m AAAYBA → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Glasgow flights
EWR Newark 10h 43m AFDLLY → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Glasgow flights
KEF Reykjavík 11h 55m FI → EKFI Reykjavík (KEF) to Glasgow flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 15h 31m AFKL → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Glasgow flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Glasgow
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,633 mi 6h 30m nonstop +5h ahead

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

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All flights from Glasgow (GLA) Glasgow to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to GLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
YYZ ~9h 13m DUB ~10h 13m LHR ~10h 39m EWR ~10h 43m KEF ~11h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
581
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → GLA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
GLA → RDU
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Glasgow is 5 hours ahead of Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · GLA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 11:00 PM in Glasgow.
Distance & Flight Time
3,633 mi / 5,846 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

RDU–GLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Glasgow route.
Route details
Distance3,633 mi / 5,846 km
Flight time6h 30m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: GLA
Full nameGlasgow Airport
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to GLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Glasgow Airport take about 6h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 3,633 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Dublin and London Heathrow.
Glasgow is 5 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 GLA

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to GLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to GLA is about 6 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,633 miles (5,846 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Dublin and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.