Distance From Dahlak South Airfield to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Dahlak South Airfield () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 6964 miles or 11207 kilometers or 6048 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 Dahlak Kebir ( Eritrea ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dahlak Kebir and Richmond takes around 16 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dahlak South Airfield, Dahlak Kebir, Eritrea to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 16 hours 0 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 • - RIC

Kilometers		11207 km
Statute Miles		6964 miles
Nautical Miles		6048 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 0 minutes

Dahlak South Airfield to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Dahlak Kebir, Eritrea and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Dahlak Kebir, Eritrea and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Dahlak Kebir (Eritrea) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Dahlak Kebir.

Location	Local Time
Dahlak Kebir (Eritrea)	2026-03-18, 12:38:00 EAT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-18, 05:38:00 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

Dahlak South Airfield ( / ) Dahlak Kebir, Eritrea

Destination

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