Distance From Kawanabe Heliport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Kawanabe Heliport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7055 miles or 11354 kilometers or 6127 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 Wakayama ( Japan ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wakayama and Richmond takes around 16 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kawanabe Heliport, Wakayama, Japan to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 16 hours 13 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		11354 km
Statute Miles		7055 miles
Nautical Miles		6127 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 13 minutes

Kawanabe Heliport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Wakayama (Japan) and Richmond (United States) is 14 Hours.
Richmond time is 14 Hours behind Wakayama.

Location	Local Time
Wakayama (Japan)	2025-12-15, 04:28:43 JST
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-14, 14:28:43 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

Kawanabe Heliport ( / ) Wakayama, Japan

Destination

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