Distance From Tshabong Airport to Richmond International Airport, TBY - RIC Distance

The distance from Tshabong Airport (TBY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7794 miles or 12543 kilometers or 6768 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 Tshabong ( Botswana ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tshabong and Richmond takes around 17 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tshabong Airport, Tshabong, Botswana to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 17 hours 55 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 • TBY - RIC

Kilometers		12543 km
Statute Miles		7794 miles
Nautical Miles		6768 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 55 minutes

Tshabong Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - TBY to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tshabong, Botswana and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Tshabong, Botswana and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TBY - RIC

Time difference between Tshabong (Botswana) and Richmond (United States) is 6 Hours.
Richmond time is 6 Hours behind Tshabong.

Location	Local Time
Tshabong (Botswana)	2026-03-18, 17:14:36 CAT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-18, 11:14:36 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

Tshabong Airport (TBY / FBTS) Tshabong, Botswana

Destination

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