FCO
Rome
Italy
10,408 km
6,467 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
10,408 km
6,467 mi / 5,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
265°
west

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Airport Comparison

FCO RIJ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code FCO RIJ
ICAO Code LIRF SPJA
City Rome Rioja
Country Italy Peru
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Lima
Elevation 15 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Rome (FCO) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 10,408 kilometers (6,467 miles / 5,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Italy with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Rome, it's 22:13 in Rioja. With a 7-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 2,692 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 48° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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