Distance From Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 1841 miles or 2962 kilometers or 1599 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Safford ( United States ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Safford and Richmond takes around 4 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport, Safford, United States to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 4 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - RIC

Kilometers		2962 km
Statute Miles		1841 miles
Nautical Miles		1599 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 13 minutes

Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

Location of Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Safford to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Safford, United States and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Safford, United States and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Safford (United States) and Richmond (United States) is 3 Hours.
Richmond time is 3 Hours ahead of Safford.

Location	Local Time
Safford (United States)	2026-08-07, 21:23:45 MST
Richmond (United States)	2026-08-08, 00:23:45 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport ( / 1AZ3) Safford, United States

Destination

Richmond International Airport (RIC / KRIC) Richmond, United States