Distance From Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County to Richmond International Airport, PAO - RIC Distance

The distance from Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 2432 miles or 3914 kilometers or 2112 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 Palo Alto ( United States ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palo Alto and Richmond takes around 5 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, United States to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 5 hours 35 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 • PAO - RIC

Kilometers		3914 km
Statute Miles		2432 miles
Nautical Miles		2112 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 35 minutes

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - PAO to RIC Flight Path

Location of Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Palo Alto to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Palo Alto, United States and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PAO - RIC

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

Location	Local Time
Palo Alto (United States)	2025-12-15, 18:16:16 PST
Richmond (United States)	2025-12-15, 21:16:16 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

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO / KPAO) Palo Alto, United States

Destination

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