Distance From Kourou Airport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Kourou Airport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 2720 miles or 4377 kilometers or 2362 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 Kourou ( French Guiana ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kourou and Richmond takes around 6 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kourou Airport, Kourou, French Guiana to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 6 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 • - RIC

Kilometers		4377 km
Statute Miles		2720 miles
Nautical Miles		2362 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 15 minutes

Kourou Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kourou, French Guiana and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kourou, French Guiana and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Kourou (French Guiana) and Richmond (United States) is 2 Hours.
Richmond time is 2 Hours behind Kourou.

Location	Local Time
Kourou (French Guiana)	2025-12-06, 08:04:39 -03
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-06, 06:04:39 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

Kourou Airport ( / SOOK) Kourou, French Guiana

Destination

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