Distance From Nootka Lightstation Helipad to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Nootka Lightstation Helipad () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 2555 miles or 4111 kilometers or 2219 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 San Rafael Island ( Canada ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Rafael Island and Richmond takes around 5 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nootka Lightstation Helipad, San Rafael Island, Canada to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 5 hours 52 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		4111 km
Statute Miles		2555 miles
Nautical Miles		2219 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 52 minutes

Nootka Lightstation Helipad to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

Location of Nootka Lightstation Helipad & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Rafael Island to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Rafael Island, Canada and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between San Rafael Island, Canada and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between San Rafael Island (Canada) and Richmond (United States) is 3 Hours.
Richmond time is 3 Hours ahead of San Rafael Island.

Location	Local Time
San Rafael Island (Canada)	2026-03-20, 00:21:29 PDT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-20, 03:21:29 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

Nootka Lightstation Helipad ( / CWCV) San Rafael Island, Canada

Destination

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