Distance From Wau Airport to Richmond International Airport, WUU - RIC Distance

The distance from Wau Airport (WUU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 6717 miles or 10809 kilometers or 5833 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 Wau ( South Sudan ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wau and Richmond takes around 15 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wau Airport, Wau, South Sudan to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 15 hours 26 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 • WUU - RIC

Kilometers		10809 km
Statute Miles		6717 miles
Nautical Miles		5833 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 26 minutes

Wau Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - WUU to RIC Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Wau, South Sudan and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WUU - RIC

Time difference between Wau (South Sudan) and Richmond (United States) is 6 Hours.
Richmond time is 6 Hours behind Wau.

Location	Local Time
Wau (South Sudan)	2026-03-19, 02:51:22 CAT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-18, 20:51:22 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

Wau Airport (WUU / HJWW) Wau, South Sudan

Destination

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