ICN
Seoul
South Korea
17,947 km
11,152 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
17,947 km
11,152 mi / 9,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
34°
northeast

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ICN TJA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code ICN TJA
ICAO Code RKSI SLTJ
City Seoul Tarija
Country South Korea Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/La_Paz
Elevation 23 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Seoul (ICN) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 17,947 kilometers (11,152 miles / 9,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 South Korea 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 22:44 in Seoul, it's 09:44 in Tarija. With a 13-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 6,056 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 331° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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