Distance From Ermelo Airport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Ermelo Airport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8213 miles or 13217 kilometers or 7132 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 Ermelo ( South Africa ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ermelo and Richmond takes around 18 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ermelo Airport, Ermelo, South Africa to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 18 hours 52 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		13217 km
Statute Miles		8213 miles
Nautical Miles		7132 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 52 minutes

Ermelo Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ermelo, South Africa and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Ermelo, South Africa and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Ermelo (South Africa) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Ermelo.

Location	Local Time
Ermelo (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 07:55:45 SAST
Richmond (United States)	2026-02-07, 00:55:45 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

Ermelo Airport ( / FAEO) Ermelo, South Africa

Destination

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