Distance From Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Richmond International Airport, WUH - RIC Distance

The distance from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7661 miles or 12328 kilometers or 6653 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 Wuhan (Huangpi) ( China ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wuhan (Huangpi) and Richmond takes around 17 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, Wuhan (Huangpi), China to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 17 hours 36 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 • WUH - RIC

Kilometers		12328 km
Statute Miles		7661 miles
Nautical Miles		6653 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 36 minutes

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - WUH to RIC Flight Path

Location of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wuhan (Huangpi) to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wuhan (Huangpi), China and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Wuhan (Huangpi), China and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WUH - RIC

Time difference between Wuhan (Huangpi) (China) and Richmond (United States) is 13 Hours.
Richmond time is 13 Hours behind Wuhan (Huangpi).

Location	Local Time
Wuhan (Huangpi) (China)	2026-02-06, 06:29:32 CST
Richmond (United States)	2026-02-05, 17:29:32 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

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH / ZHHH) Wuhan (Huangpi), China

Destination

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