Distance From Heihe Aihui Airport to Richmond International Airport, HEK - RIC Distance

The distance from Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 6196 miles or 9971 kilometers or 5381 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 Heihe ( China ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heihe and Richmond takes around 14 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heihe Aihui Airport, Heihe, China to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 14 hours 14 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 • HEK - RIC

Kilometers		9971 km
Statute Miles		6196 miles
Nautical Miles		5381 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 14 minutes

Heihe Aihui Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - HEK to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Heihe, China and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Heihe, China and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HEK - RIC

Time difference between Heihe (China) and Richmond (United States) is 13 Hours.
Richmond time is 13 Hours behind Heihe.

Location	Local Time
Heihe (China)	2025-12-05, 16:15:45 CST
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-05, 03:15:45 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

Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK / ZYHE) Heihe, China

Destination

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