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RIA to ALC: distance & flight time

Santa Maria (Santa Maria Airport) → Alicante (Alicante International Airport)

5,814 mi
9,357 km · 5,052 nm
11h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,814 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 52m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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 RIA from ALC?

The flight distance from Santa Maria (RIA) to Alicante (ALC) is 5,814 miles (9,357 km, 5,052 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from RIA to ALC?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 52m 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 Santa Maria and Alicante?

Alicante is 5 hours ahead of Santa Maria.

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

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