Distance From JASDF Sado Sub Base Heliport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from JASDF Sado Sub Base Heliport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 6742 miles or 10850 kilometers or 5855 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 Sado ( Japan ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sado and Richmond takes around 15 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from JASDF Sado Sub Base Heliport, Sado, Japan to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 15 hours 30 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 • - RIC

Kilometers		10850 km
Statute Miles		6742 miles
Nautical Miles		5855 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 30 minutes

JASDF Sado Sub Base Heliport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

Location of JASDF Sado Sub Base Heliport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sado to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sado, Japan and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Sado, Japan and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Sado (Japan) and Richmond (United States) is 13 Hours.
Richmond time is 13 Hours behind Sado.

Location	Local Time
Sado (Japan)	2026-05-04, 15:15:56 JST
Richmond (United States)	2026-05-04, 02:15:56 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

JASDF Sado Sub Base Heliport ( / ) Sado, Japan

Destination

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