Airport Comparison
| CCS | TJA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | TJA |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | SLTJ |
| City | Caracas | Tarija |
| Country | Venezuela | Bolivia |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 6,079 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | -21.560000, -64.700000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 3,585 kilometers (2,227 miles / 1,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 176°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Venezuela with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Caracas, it's 14:42 in Tarija.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,844 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.