Distance From Fiwila Airport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Fiwila Airport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7725 miles or 12432 kilometers or 6708 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 Fiwila ( Zambia ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fiwila and Richmond takes around 17 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fiwila Airport, Fiwila, Zambia to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 17 hours 45 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		12432 km
Statute Miles		7725 miles
Nautical Miles		6708 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 45 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fiwila, Zambia and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Fiwila, Zambia and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Fiwila (Zambia) and Richmond (United States) is 6 Hours.
Richmond time is 6 Hours behind Fiwila.

Location	Local Time
Fiwila (Zambia)	2026-03-19, 05:22:12 CAT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-18, 23:22:12 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

Fiwila Airport ( / FLFW) Fiwila, Zambia

Destination

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