Distance From Tshipise Airport to Richmond International Airport, TSD - RIC Distance

The distance from Tshipise Airport (TSD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8085 miles or 13012 kilometers or 7021 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 Tshipise ( South Africa ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tshipise and Richmond takes around 18 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tshipise Airport, Tshipise, South Africa to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 18 hours 35 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 • TSD - RIC

Kilometers		13012 km
Statute Miles		8085 miles
Nautical Miles		7021 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 35 minutes

Tshipise Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - TSD to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tshipise, South Africa and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Tshipise, South Africa and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TSD - RIC

Time difference between Tshipise (South Africa) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Tshipise.

Location	Local Time
Tshipise (South Africa)	2026-01-29, 12:44:43 SAST
Richmond (United States)	2026-01-29, 05:44:43 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

Tshipise Airport (TSD / ) Tshipise, South Africa

Destination

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