Distance From Lenakel Airport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Lenakel Airport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8294 miles or 13347 kilometers or 7202 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 Lenakel ( Vanuatu ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lenakel and Richmond takes around 19 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lenakel Airport, Lenakel, Vanuatu to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 19 hours 4 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		13347 km
Statute Miles		8294 miles
Nautical Miles		7202 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 4 minutes

Lenakel Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

Location of Lenakel Airport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
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Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lenakel, Vanuatu and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Lenakel, Vanuatu and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Lenakel (Vanuatu) and Richmond (United States) is 16 Hours.
Richmond time is 16 Hours behind Lenakel.

Location	Local Time
Lenakel (Vanuatu)	2025-12-14, 19:31:42 +11
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-14, 03:31:42 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

Lenakel Airport ( / NVVK) Lenakel, Vanuatu

Destination

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