Distance From Msima 2 Airport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Msima 2 Airport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7491 miles or 12056 kilometers or 6506 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 Msima ( Tanzania ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Msima and Richmond takes around 17 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Msima 2 Airport, Msima, Tanzania to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 17 hours 13 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		12056 km
Statute Miles		7491 miles
Nautical Miles		6506 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 13 minutes

Msima 2 Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

Location of Msima 2 Airport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Msima to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Msima, Tanzania and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Msima, Tanzania and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Msima (Tanzania) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Msima.

Location	Local Time
Msima (Tanzania)	2026-09-12, 04:35:34 EAT
Richmond (United States)	2026-09-11, 21:35:34 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

Msima 2 Airport ( / ) Msima, Tanzania

Destination

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