Distance From Nuku Hiva Airport to Richmond International Airport, NHV - RIC Distance

The distance from Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 5161 miles or 8306 kilometers or 4482 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 Nuku Hiva ( French Polynesia ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nuku Hiva and Richmond takes around 11 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport, Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 11 hours 51 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 • NHV - RIC

Kilometers		8306 km
Statute Miles		5161 miles
Nautical Miles		4482 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 51 minutes

Nuku Hiva Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - NHV to RIC Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NHV - RIC

Time difference between Nuku Hiva (French Polynesia) and Richmond (United States) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Richmond time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Nuku Hiva.

Location	Local Time
Nuku Hiva (French Polynesia)	2026-05-01, 07:18:30 -0930
Richmond (United States)	2026-05-01, 12:48:30 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

Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV / NTMD) Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia

Destination

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