Distance From RAF Lakenheath to Richmond International Airport, LKZ - RIC Distance

The distance from RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 3750 miles or 6034 kilometers or 3256 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 Lakenheath ( United Kingdom ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lakenheath and Richmond takes around 8 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Lakenheath, Lakenheath, United Kingdom to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 8 hours 37 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 • LKZ - RIC

Kilometers		6034 km
Statute Miles		3750 miles
Nautical Miles		3256 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 37 minutes

RAF Lakenheath to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - LKZ to RIC Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Lakenheath, United Kingdom and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LKZ - RIC

Time difference between Lakenheath (United Kingdom) and Richmond (United States) is 5 Hours.
Richmond time is 5 Hours behind Lakenheath.

Location	Local Time
Lakenheath (United Kingdom)	2025-01-16, 08:51:52 GMT
Richmond (United States)	2025-01-16, 03:51:52 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

RAF Lakenheath (LKZ / EGUL) Lakenheath, United Kingdom

Destination

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