RIJ
Rioja
Peru
9,684 km
6,018 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,684 km
6,018 mi / 5,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
37°
northeast

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RIJ STN
Airport Name Juan Simons Vela Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code RIJ STN
ICAO Code SPJA EGSS
City Rioja London
Country Peru United Kingdom
Timezone America/Lima Europe/London
Elevation 2,707 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -6.070000, -77.160000 51.880000, 0.240000

Rioja (RIJ) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,684 kilometers (6,018 miles / 5,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:36 in Rioja, it's 01:36 in London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,359 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Juan Simons Vela Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Rioja (RIJ) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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