Distance From Mountain Lakes Field to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Mountain Lakes Field () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 1861 miles or 2994 kilometers or 1616 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 Helena ( United States ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Helena and Richmond takes around 4 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mountain Lakes Field, Helena, United States to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 4 hours 16 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		2994 km
Statute Miles		1861 miles
Nautical Miles		1616 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 16 minutes

Mountain Lakes Field to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Helena (United States) and Richmond (United States) is 2 Hours.
Richmond time is 2 Hours ahead of Helena.

Location	Local Time
Helena (United States)	2026-08-08, 05:08:24 MDT
Richmond (United States)	2026-08-08, 07:08:24 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

Mountain Lakes Field ( / 5M7) Helena, United States

Destination

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