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SJU to RIL: distance & flight time
San Juan (Luis Munoz Marin International Airport) → Rifle (Garfield County Regional Airport)
2,876 mi
4,629 km · 2,500 nm
6h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,876 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 6m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJU — Luis Munoz Marin International Airport · San Juan, Puerto Rico
- RIL — Garfield County Regional Airport · Rifle, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJU
- SIG · Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport6 mi away
- FAJ · Diego Jimenez Torres Airport24 mi away
- NRR · José Aponte de la Torre Airport27 mi away
- VQS · Vieques Airport44 mi away
Near RIL
- EGE · Eagle County Regional Airport44 mi away
- ASE · Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field50 mi away
- GJT · Grand Junction Regional Airport51 mi away
- HDN · Yampa Valley Airport71 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJU from RIL?
The flight distance from San Juan (SJU) to Rifle (RIL) is 2,876 miles (4,629 km, 2,500 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJU to RIL?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Juan and Rifle?
Rifle is 2 hours behind San Juan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJU to RIL?
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