Distance From Rishiri Airport to Sochi International Airport, RIS - AER Distance

The distance from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 4638 miles or 7464 kilometers or 4028 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 Rishiri ( Japan ) to Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rishiri and Sochi takes around 10 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport, Rishiri, Japan to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 10 hours 39 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 • RIS - AER

Kilometers		7464 km
Statute Miles		4638 miles
Nautical Miles		4028 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 39 minutes

Rishiri Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - RIS to AER Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rishiri, Japan and Sochi, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Rishiri, Japan and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIS - AER

Time difference between Rishiri (Japan) and Sochi (Russia) is 6 Hours.
Sochi time is 6 Hours behind Rishiri.

Location	Local Time
Rishiri (Japan)	2025-12-15, 08:35:07 JST
Sochi (Russia)	2025-12-15, 02:35:07 MSK

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

Rishiri Airport (RIS / RJER) Rishiri, Japan

Destination

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia