LHR
London
United Kingdom
10,235 km
6,360 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
10,235 km
6,360 mi / 5,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/London
Heading
237°
west southwest

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LHR TJA
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code LHR TJA
ICAO Code EGLL SLTJ
City London Tarija
Country United Kingdom Bolivia
Timezone Europe/London America/La_Paz
Elevation 83 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -21.560000, -64.700000

London (LHR) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 10,235 kilometers (6,360 miles / 5,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:31 in London, it's 13:31 in Tarija. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,996 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 34° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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