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RIV to WVN: distance & flight time
Riverside (March ARB Airport) → Wilhelmshaven (Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport)
5,571 mi
8,966 km · 4,841 nm
11h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,571 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 23m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIV — March ARB Airport · Riverside, United States
- WVN — Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport · Wilhelmshaven, Germany
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 WVN
- AGE · Wangerooge Airport20 mi away
- BRV · Bremerhaven Airport21 mi away
- LGO · Langeoog Airport28 mi away
- FCN · Nordholz Naval Airbase31 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIV from WVN?
The flight distance from Riverside (RIV) to Wilhelmshaven (WVN) is 5,571 miles (8,966 km, 4,841 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIV to WVN?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 23m 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 WVN?
Nonstop service on RIV–WVN 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 11h 23m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Riverside and Wilhelmshaven?
Wilhelmshaven is 8 hours ahead of Riverside.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIV to WVN?
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Why are some RIV to WVN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RIV–WVN 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.