Richmond International Airport (RIC): Airport Guide & Air Cargo

Airport facts

IATA code: RIC
ICAO code: KRIC
City: Richmond
Region / province: Virginia
Country / territory: United States
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 37.5052° N, 77.3197° W
Elevation: 51 m (167 ft)
Time zone: America/New York (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 2,744 m (9,003 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
16/34	2,744 m9,003 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes
02/20	2,014 m6,607 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
14,033 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h
Hanoi (HAN)
13,477 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,626 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 45 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
A/D	POTOMAC APP/DEP	118.200 MHz
ATIS	—	119.150 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	127.550 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.900 MHz
Operations OPS	ARNG OPS	40.200 MHz
Operations OPS	ANG OPS	142.175 MHz
Radio RDO	LEESBURG RDO	122.200 MHz
Tower TWR	—	121.100 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from Richmond International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Richmond through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport	PHF	Newport News	84 km
Norfolk International Airport	ORF	Norfolk	120 km
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport	DCA	Washington	152 km
Washington Dulles International Airport	IAD	Dulles	160 km
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport	BWI	Baltimore	194 km
Raleigh-Durham International Airport	RDU	Raleigh/Durham	223 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Richmond International Airport?

The IATA code of Richmond International Airport is RIC and its ICAO code is KRIC. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Richmond International Airport located?

Richmond International Airport is in Richmond, Virginia, United States, at coordinates 37.5052° N, 77.3197° W and an elevation of 51 m (167 ft).

How far is Richmond International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Richmond International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,626 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,477 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,033 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 18 h 45 min.

How long is the runway at Richmond International Airport?

The longest runway at Richmond International Airport is 2,744 m (9,003 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Richmond International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Richmond International Airport (RIC) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.