Distance From Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport to Richmond International Airport, ABJ - RIC Distance

The distance from Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 5089 miles or 8189 kilometers or 4419 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 Abidjan ( Côte d'Ivoire ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abidjan and Richmond takes around 11 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 11 hours 41 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 • ABJ - RIC

Kilometers		8189 km
Statute Miles		5089 miles
Nautical Miles		4419 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 41 minutes

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - ABJ to RIC Flight Path

Location of Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Abidjan to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ABJ - RIC

Time difference between Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) and Richmond (United States) is 5 Hours.
Richmond time is 5 Hours behind Abidjan.

Location	Local Time
Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)	2025-12-15, 15:15:54 GMT
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-15, 10:15:54 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

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ / DIAP) Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Destination

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