Distance From İstanbul Airport to Richmond International Airport, IST - RIC Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 5273 miles or 8486 kilometers or 4579 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 Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and Richmond takes around 12 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 12 hours 7 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 • IST - RIC

Kilometers		8486 km
Statute Miles		5273 miles
Nautical Miles		4579 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 7 minutes

İstanbul Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - IST to RIC Flight Path

Location of İstanbul Airport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - RIC

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Richmond (United States) is 7 Hours.
Richmond time is 7 Hours behind Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-05-08, 23:49:03 +03
Richmond (United States)	2025-05-08, 16:49:03 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

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

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