# Distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Richmond (RIC)

> 10,989 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,989 km / 6,828 mi / 5,933 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 29° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -13h (When it's 19:50 in Tokyo, it's 06:50 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 27 ft (RIC is higher than NRT)

## Airports

### [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tokyo, Japan
- ICAO: RJAA
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 35.760000, 140.390000
- Elevation: 141 ft

### [Richmond International Airport (RIC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ric-richmond-richmond-international-airport/1ef266df-351b-6954-a763-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richmond, United States
- ICAO: KRIC
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 37.510000, -77.320000
- Elevation: 168 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:50 in Tokyo, it's 06:50 in Richmond.
With a 13-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Richmond International Airport (RIC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ric-richmond-richmond-international-airport/1ef266df-351b-6954-a763-06bb2780ed98)
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