The flight distance from Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 10,184 kilometers (6,328 miles / 5,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Switzerland. 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 00:48 in Rioja, it's 06:48 in Zurich. With a 6-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 1,291 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Juan Simons Vela Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Rioja (RIJ) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.