AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,004 km
6,838 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
11,004 km
6,838 mi / 5,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
126°
southeast

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AKL TJA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code AKL TJA
ICAO Code NZAA SLTJ
City Auckland Tarija
Country New Zealand Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/La_Paz
Elevation 23 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Auckland (AKL) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 11,004 kilometers (6,838 miles / 5,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 New Zealand with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:54 in Auckland, it's 12:54 in Tarija. With a 17-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 6,056 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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