BOG
Bogota
Colombia
1,243 km
773 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
1,243 km
773 mi / 671 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
196°
south southwest

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BOG RIJ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code BOG RIJ
ICAO Code SKBO SPJA
City Bogota Rioja
Country Colombia Peru
Timezone America/Bogota America/Lima
Elevation 8,361 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Bogota (BOG) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 1,243 kilometers (773 miles / 671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:34 in Bogota, it's 19:34 in Rioja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,654 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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