JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,237 km
7,603 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
12,237 km
7,603 mi / 6,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JED TJA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code JED TJA
ICAO Code OEJN SLTJ
City Jeddah Tarija
Country Saudi Arabia Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/La_Paz
Elevation 48 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Jeddah (JED) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 12,237 kilometers (7,603 miles / 6,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 19:04 in Jeddah, it's 12:04 in Tarija. With a 7-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 6,031 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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