Distance From Morningstar Airfield to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Morningstar Airfield () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7873 miles or 12669 kilometers or 6837 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 Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Richmond takes around 18 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Morningstar Airfield, Cape Town, South Africa to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 18 hours 5 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		12669 km
Statute Miles		7873 miles
Nautical Miles		6837 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 5 minutes

Morningstar Airfield to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cape Town, South Africa and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Richmond (United States) is 6 Hours.
Richmond time is 6 Hours behind Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 00:27:12 SAST
Richmond (United States)	2026-04-01, 18:27:12 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

Morningstar Airfield ( / ) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

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