AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
13,848 km
8,605 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
13,848 km
8,605 mi / 7,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
260°
west

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AUH TJA
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code AUH TJA
ICAO Code OMAA SLTJ
City Abu Dhabi Tarija
Country United Arab Emirates Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/La_Paz
Elevation 88 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 13,848 kilometers (8,605 miles / 7,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Abu Dhabi, it's 13:29 in Tarija. With a 8-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 5,991 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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