Distance From Nylstroom Airfield to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Nylstroom Airfield () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8066 miles or 12981 kilometers or 7005 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 Modimolle ( South Africa ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Modimolle and Richmond takes around 18 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nylstroom Airfield, Modimolle, South Africa to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 18 hours 32 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		12981 km
Statute Miles		8066 miles
Nautical Miles		7005 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 32 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

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

Location	Local Time
Modimolle (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 01:59:35 SAST
Richmond (United States)	2026-04-01, 19:59:35 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

Nylstroom Airfield ( / FANY) Modimolle, South Africa

Destination

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