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HOU to XRH: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Richmond (RAAF Base Richmond)
8,607 mi
13,852 km · 7,479 nm
17h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,607 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 21m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- XRH — RAAF Base Richmond · Richmond, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near XRH
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport33 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport25 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport31 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from XRH?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Richmond (XRH) is 8,607 miles (13,852 km, 7,479 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to XRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Houston and Richmond?
Richmond is 15 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to XRH?
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