MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
5,895 km
3,663 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
5,895 km
3,663 mi / 3,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TJA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code MEX TJA
ICAO Code MMMX SLTJ
City Mexico City Tarija
Country Mexico Bolivia
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/La_Paz
Elevation 7,316 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 5,895 kilometers (3,663 miles / 3,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in Mexico City, it's 14:45 in Tarija.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,237 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 318° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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