AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
3,707 km
2,303 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
3,707 km
2,303 mi / 2,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AEP RIJ
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code AEP RIJ
ICAO Code SABE SPJA
City Buenos Aires Rioja
Country Argentina Peru
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Lima
Elevation 18 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 3,707 kilometers (2,303 miles / 2,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Peru. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:28 in Buenos Aires, it's 18:28 in Rioja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,689 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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