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RIV to SZR: distance & flight time
Riverside (March ARB Airport) → Stara Zagora (Stara Zagora Airport)
6,669 mi
10,732 km · 5,795 nm
13h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,669 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 33m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIV — March ARB Airport · Riverside, United States
- SZR — Stara Zagora Airport · Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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 SZR
- JAM · Bezmer Air Base36 mi away
- PDV · Plovdiv International Airport46 mi away
- GOZ · Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport54 mi away
- BOJ · Burgas Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIV from SZR?
The flight distance from Riverside (RIV) to Stara Zagora (SZR) is 6,669 miles (10,732 km, 5,795 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIV to SZR?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 33m 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 SZR?
Nonstop service on RIV–SZR 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 33m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Riverside and Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora is 10 hours ahead of Riverside.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIV to SZR?
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Why are some RIV to SZR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RIV–SZR 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.