Distance From General Santos International Airport to Richmond International Airport, GES - RIC Distance

The distance from General Santos International Airport (GES) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 9098 miles or 14642 kilometers or 7901 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 General Santos ( Philippines ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between General Santos and Richmond takes around 20 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Santos International Airport, General Santos, Philippines to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 20 hours 55 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 • GES - RIC

Kilometers		14642 km
Statute Miles		9098 miles
Nautical Miles		7901 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 55 minutes

General Santos International Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - GES to RIC Flight Path

Location of General Santos International Airport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view General Santos to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between General Santos, Philippines and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between General Santos, Philippines and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GES - RIC

Time difference between General Santos (Philippines) and Richmond (United States) is 13 Hours.
Richmond time is 13 Hours behind General Santos.

Location	Local Time
General Santos (Philippines)	2026-02-11, 09:59:28 PST
Richmond (United States)	2026-02-10, 20:59:28 EST

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

General Santos International Airport (GES / RPMR) General Santos, Philippines

Destination

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