Distance From Caluula Airport to Richmond International Airport, ALU - RIC Distance

The distance from Caluula Airport (ALU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7644 miles or 12302 kilometers or 6638 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.

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How long does it take to travel from Caluula ( Somalia ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Caluula and Richmond takes around 17 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Caluula Airport, Caluula, Somalia to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 17 hours 34 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 • ALU - RIC

Kilometers		12302 km
Statute Miles		7644 miles
Nautical Miles		6638 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 34 minutes

Caluula Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - ALU to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Caluula, Somalia and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Caluula, Somalia and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ALU - RIC

Time difference between Caluula (Somalia) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Caluula.

Location	Local Time
Caluula (Somalia)	2026-03-18, 11:16:29 EAT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-18, 04:16:29 EDT

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

Caluula Airport (ALU / HCMA) Caluula, Somalia

Destination

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