Distance From Milford Sound Airport to Richmond International Airport, MFN - RIC Distance

The distance from Milford Sound Airport (MFN) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 9095 miles or 14636 kilometers or 7898 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 ( New Zealand ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Richmond takes around 20 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Milford Sound Airport, , New Zealand to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 20 hours 54 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 • MFN - RIC

Kilometers		14636 km
Statute Miles		9095 miles
Nautical Miles		7898 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 54 minutes

Milford Sound Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - MFN to RIC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MFN - RIC

Time difference between (New Zealand) and Richmond (United States) is 16 Hours.
Richmond time is 16 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(New Zealand)	2026-05-01, 23:41:42 NZST
Richmond (United States)	2026-05-01, 07:41:42 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

Milford Sound Airport (MFN / NZMF) , New Zealand

Destination

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