NRT
Tokyo
Japan
14,961 km
9,297 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
14,961 km
9,297 mi / 8,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
58°
east northeast

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NRT RIJ
Airport Name Narita International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code NRT RIJ
ICAO Code RJAA SPJA
City Tokyo Rioja
Country Japan Peru
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Lima
Elevation 141 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Tokyo (NRT) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 14,961 kilometers (9,297 miles / 8,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Japan 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 18:05 in Tokyo, it's 04:05 in Rioja. With a 14-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 2,566 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 316° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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