Distance From King Shaka International Airport to Richmond International Airport, DUR - RIC Distance

The distance from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8379 miles or 13484 kilometers or 7276 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 Durban ( South Africa ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Durban and Richmond takes around 19 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 19 hours 15 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 • DUR - RIC

Kilometers		13484 km
Statute Miles		8379 miles
Nautical Miles		7276 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 15 minutes

King Shaka International Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - DUR to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Durban, South Africa and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Durban, South Africa and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DUR - RIC

Time difference between Durban (South Africa) and Richmond (United States) is 6 Hours.
Richmond time is 6 Hours behind Durban.

Location	Local Time
Durban (South Africa)	2026-03-15, 19:41:39 SAST
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-15, 13:41:39 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

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa

Destination

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