RIJ
Rioja
Peru
5,716 km
3,552 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,716 km
3,552 mi / 3,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Lima
Heading
north

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RIJ YOW
Airport Name Juan Simons Vela Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RIJ YOW
ICAO Code SPJA CYOW
City Rioja Ottawa
Country Peru Canada
Timezone America/Lima America/Toronto
Elevation 2,707 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -6.070000, -77.160000 45.320000, -75.670000

Rioja (RIJ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,716 kilometers (3,552 miles / 3,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:28 in Rioja, it's 00:28 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,333 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Juan Simons Vela Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Rioja (RIJ) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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