Distance From Girua Airport to Richmond International Airport, PNP - RIC Distance

The distance from Girua Airport (PNP) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8975 miles or 14444 kilometers or 7794 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 Popondetta ( Papua New Guinea ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Popondetta and Richmond takes around 20 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Girua Airport, Popondetta, Papua New Guinea to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 20 hours 38 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 • PNP - RIC

Kilometers		14444 km
Statute Miles		8975 miles
Nautical Miles		7794 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 38 minutes

Girua Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - PNP to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Popondetta, Papua New Guinea and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Popondetta, Papua New Guinea and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PNP - RIC

Time difference between Popondetta (Papua New Guinea) and Richmond (United States) is 14 Hours.
Richmond time is 14 Hours behind Popondetta.

Location	Local Time
Popondetta (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-20, 03:48:17 +10
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-19, 13:48:17 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

Girua Airport (PNP / AYGR) Popondetta, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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