MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,658 km
6,001 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
9,658 km
6,001 mi / 5,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MPM TJA
Airport Name Maputo Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code MPM TJA
ICAO Code FQMA SLTJ
City Maputo Tarija
Country Mozambique Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/La_Paz
Elevation 145 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Maputo (MPM) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 9,658 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:03 in Maputo, it's 17:03 in Tarija. With a 6-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 5,934 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.