Distance From Potchefstroom Airport to Richmond International Airport, PCF - RIC Distance

The distance from Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8065 miles or 12978 kilometers or 7003 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 Potchefstroom ( South Africa ) to Richmond ( United States )?

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

Estimated flight time from Potchefstroom Airport, Potchefstroom, 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 • PCF - RIC

Kilometers		12978 km
Statute Miles		8065 miles
Nautical Miles		7003 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 32 minutes

Potchefstroom Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - PCF to RIC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PCF - RIC

Time difference between Potchefstroom (South Africa) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Potchefstroom.

Location	Local Time
Potchefstroom (South Africa)	2025-12-18, 05:55:59 SAST
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-17, 22:55:59 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

Potchefstroom Airport (PCF / FAPS) Potchefstroom, South Africa

Destination

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