Distance From Chimbu Airport to Richmond International Airport, CMU - RIC Distance

The distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 9007 miles or 14494 kilometers or 7821 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 Kundiawa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kundiawa and Richmond takes around 20 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chimbu Airport, Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 20 hours 42 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 • CMU - RIC

Kilometers		14494 km
Statute Miles		9007 miles
Nautical Miles		7821 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 42 minutes

Chimbu Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - CMU to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMU - RIC

Time difference between Kundiawa (Papua New Guinea) and Richmond (United States) is 14 Hours.
Richmond time is 14 Hours behind Kundiawa.

Location	Local Time
Kundiawa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 21:29:56 +10
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-19, 07:29:56 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

Chimbu Airport (CMU / AYCH) Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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