RIJ
Rioja
Peru
5,167 km
3,210 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
5,167 km
3,210 mi / 2,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIJ STL
Airport Name Juan Simons Vela Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code RIJ STL
ICAO Code SPJA KSTL
City Rioja St Louis
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Chicago
Elevation 2,707 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -6.070000, -77.160000 38.750000, -90.370000

Rioja (RIJ) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 5,167 kilometers (3,210 miles / 2,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 22:01 in Rioja, it's 21:01 in St Louis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,090 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Juan Simons Vela Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Rioja (RIJ) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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