Distance From Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to Richmond International Airport, ZHY - RIC Distance

The distance from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7247 miles or 11663 kilometers or 6293 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 Zhongwei (Shapotou) ( China ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhongwei (Shapotou) and Richmond takes around 16 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport, Zhongwei (Shapotou), China to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 16 hours 39 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 • ZHY - RIC

Kilometers		11663 km
Statute Miles		7247 miles
Nautical Miles		6293 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 39 minutes

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - ZHY to RIC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zhongwei (Shapotou), China and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZHY - RIC

Time difference between Zhongwei (Shapotou) (China) and Richmond (United States) is 10 Hours.
Richmond time is 10 Hours behind Zhongwei (Shapotou).

Location	Local Time
Zhongwei (Shapotou) (China)	2026-09-15, 10:21:52 +06
Richmond (United States)	2026-09-15, 00:21:52 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

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY / ZLZW) Zhongwei (Shapotou), China

Destination

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