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RIV to ATH: distance & flight time
Riverside (March ARB Airport) → Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport)
6,885 mi
11,080 km · 5,983 nm
13h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,885 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 58m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIV — March ARB Airport · Riverside, United States
- ATH — Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport · Athens, Greece
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RIV
- RAL · Riverside Municipal Airport12 mi away
- SBD · San Bernardino International Airport15 mi away
- RBK · French Valley Airport22 mi away
- ONT · Ontario International Airport23 mi away
Near ATH
- HEW · Athen Helenikon Airport12 mi away
- PKH · Porto Cheli Airport62 mi away
- JSY · Syros Airport65 mi away
- SKU · Skiros Airport77 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIV from ATH?
The flight distance from Riverside (RIV) to Athens (ATH) is 6,885 miles (11,080 km, 5,983 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIV to ATH?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 58m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RIV to ATH?
Nonstop service on RIV–ATH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 13h 58m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Riverside and Athens?
Athens is 9 hours ahead of Riverside.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIV to ATH?
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Why are some RIV to ATH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RIV–ATH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.