BOM
Mumbai
India
16,464 km
10,230 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
16,464 km
10,230 mi / 8,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOM RIJ
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code BOM RIJ
ICAO Code VABB SPJA
City Mumbai Rioja
Country India Peru
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Lima
Elevation 37 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Mumbai (BOM) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 16,464 kilometers (10,230 miles / 8,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:02 in Mumbai, it's 03:32 in Rioja. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,670 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.