Richmond to Fort Smith (RIC–FSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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958 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 18m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Smith flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Richmond to Fort Smith
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
958 mi 1h 10m nonstop -1h behind

RIC–FSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to FSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
DFW ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
31
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIC → FSM
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
FSM → RIC
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fort Smith is 1 hour behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · FSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Fort Smith.
Distance & Flight Time
958 mi / 1,542 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–FSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Fort Smith route.
Route details
Distance958 mi / 1,542 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: FSM
Full nameFort Smith Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSM / KFSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation469 ft / 143 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to FSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport take about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 958 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
Fort Smith is 1 hour behind Richmond.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RIC to FSM

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to FSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to FSM is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 958 miles (1,542 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.