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Charter routes / Southeast / Miami to Raleigh-Durham
604 nm · about 1h 49m block on a midsize jet · typically $18,000–$25,500 one-way.
604 nm
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1h 49m typical block · Midsize Jet
$18,000–$25,500
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
604 nm
Distance
1h 49m
Block time (midsize jet)
$18,000–$25,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Miami–Raleigh-Durham run covers 604 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 49m block time from KOPF to KRDU.
Raleigh-Durham peaks Year-round, strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KRDU tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 36m | $8,000–$11,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 52m | $13,000–$18,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 49m | $18,000–$25,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 44m | $21,000–$29,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 43m | $29,000–$40,500 |
Estimates only, class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Miami, FL
Nearby alternates
Miami destination guide →Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
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The trip covers about 604 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 49m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 1h 52m, a heavy jet about 1h 43m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $18,000–$25,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $8,000 (turboprop) to $40,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KOPF, KFXE, KMIA; arrivals use KRDU. When KRDU is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KJNX, KRWI, KPOB, KW63.
At 604 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up, they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.
