Distance From Grenchen Airport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Grenchen Airport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 4164 miles or 6701 kilometers or 3616 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 Grenchen ( Switzerland ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grenchen and Richmond takes around 9 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grenchen Airport, Grenchen, Switzerland to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 9 hours 34 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		6701 km
Statute Miles		4164 miles
Nautical Miles		3616 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 34 minutes

Grenchen Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Grenchen, Switzerland and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Grenchen (Switzerland) and Richmond (United States) is 5 Hours.
Richmond time is 5 Hours behind Grenchen.

Location	Local Time
Grenchen (Switzerland)	2026-03-15, 21:06:10 CET
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-15, 16:06:10 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

Grenchen Airport ( / LSZG) Grenchen, Switzerland

Destination

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