Distance From Rishiri Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, RIS - HRE Distance

The distance from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) is 8061 miles or 12972 kilometers or 7000 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 Rishiri ( Japan ) to Harare ( Zimbabwe )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rishiri and Harare takes around 18 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport, Rishiri, Japan to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Harare, Zimbabwe is 18 hours 31 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 • RIS - HRE

Kilometers		12972 km
Statute Miles		8061 miles
Nautical Miles		7000 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 31 minutes

Rishiri Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Flight Route Map - RIS to HRE Flight Path

Location of Rishiri Airport & Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rishiri to Harare nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rishiri, Japan and Harare, Zimbabwe. .

Nonstop flight route between Rishiri, Japan and Harare, Zimbabwe.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIS - HRE

Time difference between Rishiri (Japan) and Harare (Zimbabwe) is 7 Hours.
Harare time is 7 Hours behind Rishiri.

Location	Local Time
Rishiri (Japan)	2026-08-03, 00:33:28 JST
Harare (Zimbabwe)	2026-08-02, 17:33:28 CAT

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

Rishiri Airport (RIS / RJER) Rishiri, Japan

Destination

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE / FVRG) Harare, Zimbabwe