Richmond to London (RIC–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 9h 16m ACAVCM AYBACM Dulles (IAD) to London flights
BOS Boston 9h 17m AFAMB6 AAAYB6 Boston (BOS) to London flights
JFK New York 9h 23m AFAMCI AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to London flights
EWR Newark 9h 26m ACB6UA ACAYBA Newark (EWR) to London flights
CLT Charlotte 10h 17m AAEJA AAAYBA Charlotte (CLT) to London flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 25m WN AYBAEI Baltimore (BWI) to London flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 50m AABA AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to London flights
ATL Atlanta 11h AFAMDL AYBADL Atlanta (ATL) to London flights
ORD Chicago 11h 12m AAACAS AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to London flights
MCO Orlando 11h 58m ADB6WN VS Orlando (MCO) to London flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Richmond to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RIC and LHR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,561
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIC → LHR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
LHR → RIC
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →

Other ways to reach London from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric RIC→LHR IAD→LHR BWI→LHR
Distance from RIC 100 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 9 5
Weekly flights 127 28
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London is 5 hours ahead of Richmond.
RIC: EDT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

RIC–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to London route.
Route details
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to LHR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy.
London is 5 hours ahead of Richmond.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).