CCU
Kolkata
India
17,250 km
10,719 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
17,250 km
10,719 mi / 9,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CCU TJA
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code CCU TJA
ICAO Code VECC SLTJ
City Kolkata Tarija
Country India Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/La_Paz
Elevation 16 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Kolkata (CCU) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 17,250 kilometers (10,719 miles / 9,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 India 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 05:07 in Kolkata, it's 19:37 in Tarija. With a 9.5-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 6,063 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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