FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
3,588 km
2,230 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
3,588 km
2,230 mi / 1,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

FLL RIJ
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code FLL RIJ
ICAO Code KFLL SPJA
City Fort Lauderdale Rioja
Country United States Peru
Timezone America/New_York America/Lima
Elevation 65 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 3,588 kilometers (2,230 miles / 1,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:46 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 16:46 in Rioja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,642 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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