Distance From Kavieng Airport to Richmond International Airport, KVG - RIC Distance

The distance from Kavieng Airport (KVG) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8554 miles or 13766 kilometers or 7429 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 Kavieng ( Papua New Guinea ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kavieng and Richmond takes around 19 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kavieng Airport, Kavieng, Papua New Guinea to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 19 hours 39 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 • KVG - RIC

Kilometers		13766 km
Statute Miles		8554 miles
Nautical Miles		7429 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 39 minutes

Kavieng Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - KVG to RIC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KVG - RIC

Time difference between Kavieng (Papua New Guinea) and Richmond (United States) is 15 Hours.
Richmond time is 15 Hours behind Kavieng.

Location	Local Time
Kavieng (Papua New Guinea)	2026-07-29, 06:41:28 +11
Richmond (United States)	2026-07-28, 15:41:28 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

Kavieng Airport (KVG / AYKV) Kavieng, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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