Distance From Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Richmond International Airport, HRE - RIC Distance

The distance from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7960 miles or 12810 kilometers or 6912 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 Harare ( Zimbabwe ) to Richmond ( United States )?

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

Estimated flight time from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Harare, Zimbabwe to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 18 hours 18 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 • HRE - RIC

Kilometers		12810 km
Statute Miles		7960 miles
Nautical Miles		6912 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 18 minutes

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - HRE to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Harare, Zimbabwe and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Harare, Zimbabwe and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRE - RIC

Time difference between Harare (Zimbabwe) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Harare.

Location	Local Time
Harare (Zimbabwe)	2025-12-14, 15:41:00 CAT
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-14, 08:41:00 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

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

Destination

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