Distance From Lukala Airport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Lukala Airport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 6550 miles or 10541 kilometers or 5688 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 Lukala ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lukala and Richmond takes around 15 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lukala Airport, Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 15 hours 3 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		10541 km
Statute Miles		6550 miles
Nautical Miles		5688 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 3 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Lukala (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Richmond (United States) is 5 Hours.
Richmond time is 5 Hours behind Lukala.

Location	Local Time
Lukala (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-20, 22:31:27 WAT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-20, 17:31:27 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

Lukala Airport ( / FZAP) Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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