Distance From Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport to Richmond International Airport, MSJ - RIC Distance

The distance from Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport (MSJ) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 6505 miles or 10469 kilometers or 5649 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 Misawa ( Japan ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Misawa and Richmond takes around 14 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport, Misawa, Japan to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 14 hours 57 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 • MSJ - RIC

Kilometers		10469 km
Statute Miles		6505 miles
Nautical Miles		5649 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 57 minutes

Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - MSJ to RIC Flight Path

Location of Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Misawa to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSJ - RIC

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

Location	Local Time
Misawa (Japan)	2026-05-04, 10:48:26 JST
Richmond (United States)	2026-05-03, 21:48:26 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

Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport (MSJ / RJSM) Misawa, Japan

Destination

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