Distance From Walaha Airport to Richmond International Airport, WLH - RIC Distance

The distance from Walaha Airport (WLH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8223 miles or 13233 kilometers or 7141 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 Walaha ( Vanuatu ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Walaha and Richmond takes around 18 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Walaha Airport, Walaha, Vanuatu to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 18 hours 54 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 • WLH - RIC

Kilometers		13233 km
Statute Miles		8223 miles
Nautical Miles		7141 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 54 minutes

Walaha Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - WLH to RIC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Walaha, Vanuatu and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Walaha, Vanuatu and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLH - RIC

Time difference between Walaha (Vanuatu) and Richmond (United States) is 15 Hours.
Richmond time is 15 Hours behind Walaha.

Location	Local Time
Walaha (Vanuatu)	2026-05-01, 19:58:13 +11
Richmond (United States)	2026-05-01, 04:58:13 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

Walaha Airport (WLH / NVSW) Walaha, Vanuatu

Destination

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