Distance From Niigata Airport to Richmond International Airport, KIJ - RIC Distance

The distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 6730 miles or 10830 kilometers or 5844 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 Niigata ( Japan ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niigata and Richmond takes around 15 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Niigata Airport, Niigata, Japan to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 15 hours 28 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 • KIJ - RIC

Kilometers		10830 km
Statute Miles		6730 miles
Nautical Miles		5844 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 28 minutes

Niigata Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - KIJ to RIC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIJ - RIC

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

Location	Local Time
Niigata (Japan)	2025-12-16, 06:13:44 JST
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-15, 16:13:44 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

Niigata Airport (KIJ / RJSN) Niigata, Japan

Destination

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