GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
2,211 km
1,374 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
2,211 km
1,374 mi / 1,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
269°
west

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GIG TJA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code GIG TJA
ICAO Code SBGL SLTJ
City Rio De Janeiro Tarija
Country Brazil Bolivia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/La_Paz
Elevation 28 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 2,211 kilometers (1,374 miles / 1,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Brazil with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:14 in Tarija.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,051 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 98° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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