KIX
Osaka
Japan
17,598 km
10,935 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
17,598 km
10,935 mi / 9,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
59°
east northeast

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KIX TJA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code KIX TJA
ICAO Code RJBB SLTJ
City Osaka Tarija
Country Japan Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/La_Paz
Elevation 26 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Osaka (KIX) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 17,598 kilometers (10,935 miles / 9,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Japan 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 05:30 in Osaka, it's 16:30 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 6,053 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 311° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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