Distance From El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) to Richmond International Airport, NJK - RIC Distance

The distance from El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 2175 miles or 3501 kilometers or 1889 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 El Centro ( United States ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between El Centro and Richmond takes around 5 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field), El Centro, United States to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 5 hours 0 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 • NJK - RIC

Kilometers		3501 km
Statute Miles		2175 miles
Nautical Miles		1889 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 0 minutes

El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - NJK to RIC Flight Path

Location of El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) & Richmond International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between El Centro, United States and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NJK - RIC

Time difference between El Centro (United States) and Richmond (United States) is 3 Hours.
Richmond time is 3 Hours ahead of El Centro.

Location	Local Time
El Centro (United States)	2026-06-17, 14:20:53 PDT
Richmond (United States)	2026-06-17, 17:20:53 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

El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK / KNJK) El Centro, United States

Destination

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