Beijing to Richmond flights
Richmond lies 11,286 km (7,013 mi) north of Beijing, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 226,610 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | RIC, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 23173–23298 |
Clocks in Richmond are 12 h behind Beijing right now, so a 15 h 13 min journey lands only 3 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Richmond
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Richmond
Richmond is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond International Airport | RIC | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,003 ft | 167 ft |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (regional) | PHF | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,003 ft | 42 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,286 km (7,013 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Beijing?
11,286 km (7,013 mi) in a straight line, north of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Richmond by air?
About 15 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Richmond?
Richmond is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Richmond flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC); Richmond also has PHF.
What currency do I need in Richmond?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.