Distance From Mechanics Bay Heliport to Richmond International Airport, MHB - RIC Distance

The distance from Mechanics Bay Heliport (MHB) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8572 miles or 13795 kilometers or 7444 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 Auckland City ( New Zealand ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland City and Richmond takes around 19 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mechanics Bay Heliport, Auckland City, New Zealand to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 19 hours 42 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 • MHB - RIC

Kilometers		13795 km
Statute Miles		8572 miles
Nautical Miles		7444 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 42 minutes

Mechanics Bay Heliport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - MHB to RIC Flight Path

Location of Mechanics Bay Heliport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Auckland City to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Auckland City, New Zealand and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Auckland City, New Zealand and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MHB - RIC

Time difference between Auckland City (New Zealand) and Richmond (United States) is 18 Hours.
Richmond time is 18 Hours behind Auckland City.

Location	Local Time
Auckland City (New Zealand)	2025-12-14, 14:09:53 NZDT
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-13, 20:09:53 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

Mechanics Bay Heliport (MHB / NZMB) Auckland City, New Zealand

Destination

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