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RIV to GSJ: distance & flight time
Riverside (March ARB Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
2,152 mi
3,463 km · 1,870 nm
4h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,152 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 41m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIV — March ARB Airport · Riverside, United States
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
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 GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIV from GSJ?
The flight distance from Riverside (RIV) to San Jose (GSJ) is 2,152 miles (3,463 km, 1,870 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIV to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 41m 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 Riverside and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour ahead of Riverside.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIV to GSJ?
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