Distance From Rizhao Shanzihe Airport to Richmond International Airport, RIZ - RIC Distance

The distance from Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7288 miles or 11728 kilometers or 6329 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 Rizhao ( China ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rizhao and Richmond takes around 16 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rizhao Shanzihe Airport, Rizhao, China to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 16 hours 45 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 • RIZ - RIC

Kilometers		11728 km
Statute Miles		7288 miles
Nautical Miles		6329 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 45 minutes

Rizhao Shanzihe Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - RIZ to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rizhao, China and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Rizhao, China and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIZ - RIC

Time difference between Rizhao (China) and Richmond (United States) is 12 Hours.
Richmond time is 12 Hours behind Rizhao.

Location	Local Time
Rizhao (China)	2026-05-04, 01:06:49 CST
Richmond (United States)	2026-05-03, 13:06:49 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

Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ / ZSRZ) Rizhao, China

Destination

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