RIJ
Rioja
Peru
6,305 km
3,918 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
6,305 km
3,918 mi / 3,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Lima
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIJ SLC
Airport Name Juan Simons Vela Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code RIJ SLC
ICAO Code SPJA KSLC
City Rioja Salt Lake City
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Denver
Elevation 2,707 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -6.070000, -77.160000 40.790000, -111.980000

Rioja (RIJ) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 6,305 kilometers (3,918 miles / 3,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Peru with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:52 in Rioja, it's 22:52 in Salt Lake City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,524 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Juan Simons Vela Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Rioja (RIJ) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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