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RIV to PHL: distance & flight time
Riverside (March ARB Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
2,337 mi
3,761 km · 2,031 nm
5h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,337 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 3m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIV — March ARB Airport · Riverside, United States
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIV from PHL?
The flight distance from Riverside (RIV) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 2,337 miles (3,761 km, 2,031 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIV to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 3m 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Riverside.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIV to PHL?
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