MNL
Manila
Philippines
17,818 km
11,071 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
17,818 km
11,071 mi / 9,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL RIJ
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code MNL RIJ
ICAO Code RPLL SPJA
City Manila Rioja
Country Philippines Peru
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Lima
Elevation 75 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Manila (MNL) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 17,818 kilometers (11,071 miles / 9,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Philippines 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 18:47 in Manila, it's 05:47 in Rioja. With a 13-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 2,632 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 297° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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