Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of Richmond.
To ensure you catch your RIC to NRT flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between RIC and NRT:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
New York Newark Airport
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Richmond Airport, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Richmond Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near RIC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Richmond Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Book a hotel near NRT if you're catching a late Richmond Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Richmond Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. May is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Richmond Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIC to NRT in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.