RIJ
Rioja
Peru
3,108 km
1,931 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
3,108 km
1,931 mi / 1,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Lima
Heading
169°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RIJ SCL
Airport Name Juan Simons Vela Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code RIJ SCL
ICAO Code SPJA SCEL
City Rioja Santiago
Country Peru Chile
Timezone America/Lima America/Santiago
Elevation 2,707 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -6.070000, -77.160000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Rioja (RIJ) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 3,108 kilometers (1,931 miles / 1,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 Peru with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Rioja, it's 23:04 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,152 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Juan Simons Vela Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Rioja (RIJ) 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 Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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