CLT to RIC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 412 km (256 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (RIC to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Richmond?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 412 km (256 mi, 223 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CLT to RIC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RIC is roughly northeast of CLT.
How is the CLT to RIC route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-RIC in IATA codes and KCLT-KRIC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Richmond International Airport is RIC (KRIC).
| CLT | RIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Richmond International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KRIC |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 167 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #389 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RIC sits 581 ft (177 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to RIC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charlotte from Richmond?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are 412 km (256 mi, 223 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to RIC?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and RIC takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RIC from CLT?
Richmond International Airport (RIC) lies roughly northeast of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to RIC?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-RIC route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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