LAX
Los Angeles
United States
6,213 km
3,861 miles
RIM
Rodriguez de Mendoza
Peru
Distance
6,213 km
3,861 mi / 3,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX RIM
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport San Nicolas Airport
IATA Code LAX RIM
ICAO Code KLAX SPLN
City Los Angeles Rodriguez de Mendoza
Country United States Peru
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Lima
Elevation 128 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -6.390000, -77.500000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to San Nicolas Airport (RIM) in Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru is 6,213 kilometers (3,861 miles / 3,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Los Angeles, it's 02:35 in Rodriguez de Mendoza. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,954 feet between the two airports. San Nicolas Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Nicolas Airport (RIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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