Distance From Forster Hospital Helipad to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Forster Hospital Helipad () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 9620 miles or 15482 kilometers or 8354 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 Forster / Tuncurry ( Australia ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Forster / Tuncurry and Richmond takes around 22 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Forster Hospital Helipad, Forster / Tuncurry, Australia to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 22 hours 7 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		15482 km
Statute Miles		9620 miles
Nautical Miles		8354 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 7 minutes

Forster Hospital Helipad to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

Location of Forster Hospital Helipad & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Forster / Tuncurry to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Forster / Tuncurry, Australia and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Forster / Tuncurry (Australia) and Richmond (United States) is 15 Hours.
Richmond time is 15 Hours behind Forster / Tuncurry.

Location	Local Time
Forster / Tuncurry (Australia)	2026-03-19, 04:31:04 AEDT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-18, 13:31:04 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

Forster Hospital Helipad ( / YXFS) Forster / Tuncurry, Australia

Destination

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