HNL
Honolulu
United States
9,303 km
5,781 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
9,303 km
5,781 mi / 5,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

HNL RIJ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code HNL RIJ
ICAO Code PHNL SPJA
City Honolulu Rioja
Country United States Peru
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Lima
Elevation 13 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Honolulu (HNL) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 9,303 kilometers (5,781 miles / 5,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 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 23:51 in Honolulu, it's 04:51 in Rioja. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,694 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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