IAH
Houston
United States
6,602 km
4,102 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
6,602 km
4,102 mi / 3,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Chicago
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IAH TJA
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code IAH TJA
ICAO Code KIAH SLTJ
City Houston Tarija
Country United States Bolivia
Timezone America/Chicago America/La_Paz
Elevation 96 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Houston (IAH) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 6,602 kilometers (4,102 miles / 3,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:18 in Houston, it's 09:18 in Tarija.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,983 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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