Distance From Karonga Airport to Richmond International Airport, KGJ - RIC Distance

The distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7796 miles or 12546 kilometers or 6770 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 Karonga ( Malawi ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Karonga and Richmond takes around 17 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Karonga Airport, Karonga, Malawi to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 17 hours 55 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 • KGJ - RIC

Kilometers		12546 km
Statute Miles		7796 miles
Nautical Miles		6770 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 55 minutes

Karonga Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - KGJ to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Karonga, Malawi and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Karonga, Malawi and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGJ - RIC

Time difference between Karonga (Malawi) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Karonga.

Location	Local Time
Karonga (Malawi)	2025-12-15, 15:32:49 CAT
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-15, 08:32:49 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

Karonga Airport (KGJ / FWKA) Karonga, Malawi

Destination

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