MSP
Minneapolis
United States
5,888 km
3,659 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
5,888 km
3,659 mi / 3,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
160°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

MSP RIJ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code MSP RIJ
ICAO Code KMSP SPJA
City Minneapolis Rioja
Country United States Peru
Timezone America/Chicago America/Lima
Elevation 842 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 5,888 kilometers (3,659 miles / 3,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:55 in Minneapolis, it's 18:55 in Rioja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,865 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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