AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
10,590 km
6,580 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
10,590 km
6,580 mi / 5,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
241°
west southwest

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AMS TJA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code AMS TJA
ICAO Code EHAM SLTJ
City Amsterdam Tarija
Country Netherlands Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/La_Paz
Elevation -11 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 10,590 kilometers (6,580 miles / 5,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in Amsterdam, it's 15:03 in Tarija. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,090 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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