Distance From London Gatwick Airport to Richmond International Airport, LGW - RIC Distance

The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 3745 miles or 6027 kilometers or 3252 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 London ( United Kingdom ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Richmond takes around 8 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 8 hours 36 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 • LGW - RIC

Kilometers		6027 km
Statute Miles		3745 miles
Nautical Miles		3252 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 36 minutes

London Gatwick Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - LGW to RIC Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGW - RIC

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Richmond (United States) is 4 Hours.
Richmond time is 4 Hours behind London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-21, 13:36:58 GMT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-21, 09:36:58 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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom

Destination

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