Distance From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Richmond International Airport, NKG - RIC Distance

The distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7540 miles or 12135 kilometers or 6548 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 Nanjing ( China ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and Richmond takes around 17 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 17 hours 20 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 • NKG - RIC

Kilometers		12135 km
Statute Miles		7540 miles
Nautical Miles		6548 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 20 minutes

Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - NKG to RIC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nanjing, China and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKG - RIC

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and Richmond (United States) is 12 Hours.
Richmond time is 12 Hours behind Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2025-05-15, 05:26:00 CST
Richmond (United States)	2025-05-14, 17:26:00 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

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG / ZSNJ) Nanjing, China

Destination

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