LIM
Lima
Peru
1,693 km
1,052 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
1,693 km
1,052 mi / 914 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Lima
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM TJA
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code LIM TJA
ICAO Code SPJC SLTJ
City Lima Tarija
Country Peru Bolivia
Timezone America/Lima America/La_Paz
Elevation 113 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Lima (LIM) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 1,693 kilometers (1,052 miles / 914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:09 in Lima, it's 18:09 in Tarija.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,966 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 307° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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