Distance From Semera Airport to Richmond International Airport, SZE - RIC Distance

The distance from Semera Airport (SZE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7194 miles or 11577 kilometers or 6247 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 Semera ( Ethiopia ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Semera and Richmond takes around 16 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Semera Airport, Semera, Ethiopia to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 16 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 • SZE - RIC

Kilometers		11577 km
Statute Miles		7194 miles
Nautical Miles		6247 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 32 minutes

Semera Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - SZE to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Semera, Ethiopia and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Semera, Ethiopia and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SZE - RIC

Time difference between Semera (Ethiopia) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Semera.

Location	Local Time
Semera (Ethiopia)	2026-03-18, 19:10:34 EAT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-18, 12:10:34 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

Semera Airport (SZE / HASM) Semera, Ethiopia

Destination

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