Distance From Bukavu Kavumu Airport to Richmond International Airport, BKY - RIC Distance

The distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7197 miles or 11583 kilometers or 6250 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

---

How long does it take to travel from Kamakombe ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kamakombe and Richmond takes around 16 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bukavu Kavumu Airport, Kamakombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 16 hours 32 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BKY - RIC

Kilometers		11583 km
Statute Miles		7197 miles
Nautical Miles		6250 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 32 minutes

Bukavu Kavumu Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - BKY to RIC Flight Path

Location of Bukavu Kavumu Airport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kamakombe to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kamakombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kamakombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKY - RIC

Time difference between Kamakombe (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Kamakombe.

Location	Local Time
Kamakombe (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2025-12-18, 10:20:44 CAT
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-18, 03:20:44 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY / FZMA) Kamakombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

Richmond International Airport (RIC / KRIC) Richmond, United States