Richmond to Smyrna (RIC–MQY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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519 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
BNA Nashville ~3h 27m G4WN → Nashville (BNA) to Smyrna flights
CLT Charlotte ~4h 3m AAEJA → Charlotte (CLT) to Smyrna flights
MCO Orlando ~4h 24m ADB6WN → Orlando (MCO) to Smyrna flights
TPA Tampa ~5h 11m MX → LF Tampa (TPA) to Smyrna flights
RSW Fort Myers ~5h 58m MX → Fort Myers (RSW) to Smyrna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Smyrna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
519 mi 2h 4m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore RIC Routes MQY Routes RIC Live Flights MQY Live Flights RIC Delays
All flights from Smyrna (MQY) Smyrna to Richmond flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to MQY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
BNA ~3h 27m CLT ~4h 3m MCO ~4h 24m TPA ~5h 11m RSW ~5h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → MQY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MQY → RIC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Smyrna from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Smyrna Airport.
Metric RIC→MQY IAD→MQY
Distance from RIC – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 2h 4m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 100% –
Dulles (IAD) to Smyrna flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Smyrna Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Smyrna.
Distance & Flight Time
519 mi / 836 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–MQY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Smyrna route.
Route details
Distance519 mi / 836 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: MQY
Full nameSmyrna Airport
IATA / ICAOMQY / KMQY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation543 ft / 166 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to MQY flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Smyrna Airport take about 2h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 519 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Smyrna is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Nearby alternatives include IAD. 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.

Flights from RIC to MQY

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Smyrna Airport (MQY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to MQY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to MQY is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 519 miles (836 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).