Distance From Napuka Island Airport to Richmond International Airport, NAU - RIC Distance

The distance from Napuka Island Airport (NAU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 5467 miles or 8798 kilometers or 4748 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 Napuka Island ( French Polynesia ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Napuka Island and Richmond takes around 12 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Napuka Island Airport, Napuka Island, French Polynesia to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 12 hours 34 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 • NAU - RIC

Kilometers		8798 km
Statute Miles		5467 miles
Nautical Miles		4748 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 34 minutes

Napuka Island Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - NAU to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Napuka Island, French Polynesia and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Napuka Island, French Polynesia and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NAU - RIC

Time difference between Napuka Island (French Polynesia) and Richmond (United States) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Richmond time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Napuka Island.

Location	Local Time
Napuka Island (French Polynesia)	2025-12-14, 12:16:41 -0930
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-14, 16:46:41 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

Napuka Island Airport (NAU / NTGN) Napuka Island, French Polynesia

Destination

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