Distance From Ward Heliport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Ward Heliport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 1851 miles or 2978 kilometers or 1607 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 Sandy ( United States ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandy and Richmond takes around 4 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ward Heliport, Sandy, United States to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 4 hours 15 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		2978 km
Statute Miles		1851 miles
Nautical Miles		1607 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 15 minutes

Ward Heliport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

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

Location	Local Time
Sandy (United States)	2026-03-21, 15:18:13 MDT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-21, 17:18:13 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

Ward Heliport ( / UT66) Sandy, United States

Destination

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