Seattle to Richmond flights
Richmond lies 184 km (114 mi) north of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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.
| Seattle | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 780,995 | 209,937 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | SEA, 18 km out | YVR, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Richmond
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Seattle
Seattle is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,901-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 9 km), Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 34 km), Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 42 km), Olympia Regional Airport (OLM, 83 km).
Arriving in Richmond
Richmond is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Victoria International Airport (YYJ, 62 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 54 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 55 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 59 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 4 km (2 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 62 km (39 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 54 km (34 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 55 km (34 mi) | 6,602 ft | 92 ft |
| Abbotsford International Airport (regional) | YXX | 59 km (37 mi) | 9,600 ft | 195 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 61 km (38 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Seattle?
184 km (114 mi) in a straight line, north of Seattle.
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Richmond by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Richmond?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Seattle to Richmond flights?
Typically Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR); Richmond also has YYJ, ESD, YCD, YXX, BLI.
What currency do I need in Richmond?
The Dollar (CAD).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.