ATH
Athens
Greece
11,080 km
6,885 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
11,080 km
6,885 mi / 5,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
328°
north northwest

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ATH RIV
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code ATH RIV
ICAO Code LGAV KRIV
City Athens Riverside
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 33.880000, -117.260000

Athens (ATH) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 11,080 kilometers (6,885 miles / 5,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greece with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:18 in Athens, it's 16:18 in Riverside. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,228 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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