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Airport Comparison
| RIV | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | March Arb Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | RIV | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KRIV | KSFO |
| City | Riverside | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 1,536 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.880000, -117.260000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Riverside (RIV) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 621 kilometers (386 miles / 336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 17:41 in Riverside, it's 17:41 in San Francisco.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,523 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than March Arb Airport.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Riverside (RIV) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the March Arb Airport (RIV) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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