Distance From Saanen Airfield to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Saanen Airfield () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 4177 miles or 6722 kilometers or 3627 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 Saanen ( Switzerland ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Saanen and Richmond takes around 9 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Saanen Airfield, Saanen, Switzerland to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 9 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 • - RIC

Kilometers		6722 km
Statute Miles		4177 miles
Nautical Miles		3627 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 36 minutes

Saanen Airfield to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Saanen (Switzerland) and Richmond (United States) is 6 Hours.
Richmond time is 6 Hours behind Saanen.

Location	Local Time
Saanen (Switzerland)	2026-05-01, 18:45:43 CEST
Richmond (United States)	2026-05-01, 12:45:43 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

Saanen Airfield ( / LSGK) Saanen, Switzerland

Destination

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