MIA
Miami
United States
5,528 km
3,435 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
5,528 km
3,435 mi / 2,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/New_York
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MIA TJA
Airport Name Miami International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code MIA TJA
ICAO Code KMIA SLTJ
City Miami Tarija
Country United States Bolivia
Timezone America/New_York America/La_Paz
Elevation 9 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Miami (MIA) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 5,528 kilometers (3,435 miles / 2,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 United States 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 08:31 in Miami, it's 09:31 in Tarija.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,070 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Miami International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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