AGP
Malaga
Spain
8,890 km
5,524 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
8,890 km
5,524 mi / 4,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
255°
west southwest

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AGP RIJ
Airport Name Malaga Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code AGP RIJ
ICAO Code LEMG SPJA
City Malaga Rioja
Country Spain Peru
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Lima
Elevation 53 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 36.670000, -4.500000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Malaga (AGP) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malaga Airport (AGP) in Malaga, Spain to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 8,890 kilometers (5,524 miles / 4,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:39 in Malaga, it's 02:39 in Rioja. 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 2,654 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Malaga Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Malaga (AGP) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malaga Airport (AGP) and Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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