ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,226 km
5,111 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
8,226 km
5,111 mi / 4,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

ABJ RIJ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code ABJ RIJ
ICAO Code DIAP SPJA
City Abidjan Rioja
Country Ivory Coast Peru
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Lima
Elevation 21 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 8,226 kilometers (5,111 miles / 4,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:07 in Abidjan, it's 23:07 in Rioja. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,686 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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