Distance From Westport Airport to Richmond International Airport, WSZ - RIC Distance

The distance from Westport Airport (WSZ) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8858 miles or 14255 kilometers or 7692 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 Westport ( New Zealand ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Westport and Richmond takes around 20 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Westport Airport, Westport, New Zealand to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 20 hours 21 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 • WSZ - RIC

Kilometers		14255 km
Statute Miles		8858 miles
Nautical Miles		7692 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 21 minutes

Westport Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - WSZ to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Westport, New Zealand and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Westport, New Zealand and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WSZ - RIC

Time difference between Westport (New Zealand) and Richmond (United States) is 18 Hours.
Richmond time is 18 Hours behind Westport.

Location	Local Time
Westport (New Zealand)	2025-12-18, 19:32:40 NZDT
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-18, 01:32:40 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

Westport Airport (WSZ / NZWS) Westport, New Zealand

Destination

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