Flights to Richmond
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,003 ft, RIC handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 167 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Richmond
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond to New York City | United States | 461 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Richmond to Toronto | Canada | 703 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Richmond to Brooklyn | United States | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Richmond to Chicago | United States | 993 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Richmond to Queens | United States | 468 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Richmond to Montréal | Canada | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Richmond to Philadelphia | United States | 333 km (207 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Richmond to Manhattan | United States | 469 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Richmond to The Bronx | United States | 480 km (298 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Richmond to Ottawa | Canada | 886 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Richmond to Jacksonville | United States | 891 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Richmond to Columbus | United States | 550 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Richmond to Charlotte | United States | 398 km (247 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Richmond to Indianapolis | United States | 794 km (493 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Richmond to Mississauga | Canada | 695 km (432 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Richmond to Washington | United States | 154 km (95 mi) | about 57 min |
| Richmond to Nashville | United States | 843 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Richmond to Brampton | Canada | 709 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Richmond to Boston | United States | 763 km (474 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Richmond to Detroit | United States | 713 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Richmond to Memphis | United States | 1,158 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Richmond to Louisville | United States | 732 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Richmond to Shanghai | China | 12,119 km (7,530 mi) | about 16 h 17 min |
| Richmond to Chongqing | China | 12,541 km (7,792 mi) | about 16 h 50 min |
| Richmond to Chengdu | China | 12,428 km (7,722 mi) | about 16 h 41 min |
| Richmond to Beijing | China | 11,286 km (7,013 mi) | about 15 h 13 min |
| Richmond to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,523 km (5,296 mi) | about 11 h 41 min |
| Richmond to Tianjin | China | 11,357 km (7,057 mi) | about 15 h 19 min |
| Richmond to Wuhan | China | 12,341 km (7,668 mi) | about 16 h 34 min |
| Richmond to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,792 km (7,327 mi) | about 15 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Richmond?
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the closest large airport at 14 km (9 mi). The others, PHF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RIC from Richmond city centre?
14 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Richmond on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.