Toronto to Richmond flights
Richmond lies 703 km (437 mi) south of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 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.
| Toronto | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 226,610 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YYZ, 19 km out | RIC, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | M5A | 23173–23298 |
What changes when you arrive in Richmond
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Toronto
Toronto is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 73 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 9 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 60 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 76 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 84 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 |
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Toronto?
703 km (437 mi) in a straight line, south of Toronto.
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Richmond by air?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Richmond?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Toronto to Richmond flights?
Typically Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 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.