RIJ
Rioja
Peru
10,573 km
6,570 miles
TXL
Berlin
Germany
Distance
10,573 km
6,570 mi / 5,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
38°
northeast

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RIJ TXL
Airport Name Juan Simons Vela Airport Berlin-Tegel International Airport
IATA Code RIJ TXL
ICAO Code SPJA EDDT
City Rioja Berlin
Country Peru Germany
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,707 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -6.070000, -77.160000 52.560000, 13.290000

Rioja (RIJ) to Berlin (TXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru to Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) in Berlin, Germany is 10,573 kilometers (6,570 miles / 5,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Germany. 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 20:42 in Rioja, it's 02:42 in Berlin. 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 2,585 feet between the two airports. Berlin-Tegel International Airport sits lower than Juan Simons Vela Airport.

The return flight from Berlin (TXL) to Rioja (RIJ) follows a heading of 267° (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 Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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