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ESS to RIA: distance & flight time

Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport) → Santa Maria (Santa Maria Airport)

6,701 mi
10,784 km · 5,823 nm
13h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details

6,701 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 36m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is ESS from RIA?

The flight distance from Essen (ESS) to Santa Maria (RIA) is 6,701 miles (10,784 km, 5,823 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ESS to RIA?

A nonstop flight takes about 13h 36m 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 Essen and Santa Maria?

Santa Maria is 5 hours behind Essen.

What is the cheapest way to fly from ESS to RIA?

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