Distance From La Playa Airport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from La Playa Airport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 5170 miles or 8319 kilometers or 4489 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 Arauco ( Chile ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arauco and Richmond takes around 11 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Playa Airport, Arauco, Chile to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 11 hours 53 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		8319 km
Statute Miles		5170 miles
Nautical Miles		4489 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 53 minutes

La Playa Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arauco, Chile and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Arauco, Chile and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Arauco (Chile) and Richmond (United States) is 1 Hours.
Richmond time is 1 Hours behind Arauco.

Location	Local Time
Arauco (Chile)	2026-03-18, 02:22:34 -03
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-18, 01:22:34 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

La Playa Airport ( / SCLY) Arauco, Chile

Destination

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