MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,715 km
2,308 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
3,715 km
2,308 mi / 2,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RIJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code MEX RIJ
ICAO Code MMMX SPJA
City Mexico City Rioja
Country Mexico Peru
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Lima
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 3,715 kilometers (2,308 miles / 2,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Mexico 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 21:29 in Mexico City, it's 22:29 in Rioja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,609 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 320° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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