The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 17,952 kilometers (11,155 miles / 9,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in Beijing, it's 09:45 in Tarija. With a 12-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 5,963 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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