DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,542 km
4,065 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
6,542 km
4,065 mi / 3,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR TJA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code DKR TJA
ICAO Code GOOY SLTJ
City Dakar Tarija
Country Senegal Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/La_Paz
Elevation 85 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Dakar (DKR) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 6,542 kilometers (4,065 miles / 3,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Dakar, it's 14:50 in Tarija. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,994 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 56° (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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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