PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,793 km
5,464 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
8,793 km
5,464 mi / 4,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TJA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code PPT TJA
ICAO Code NTAA SLTJ
City Papeete Tarija
Country French Polynesia Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/La_Paz
Elevation 5 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Papeete (PPT) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 8,793 kilometers (5,464 miles / 4,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:58 in Papeete, it's 11:58 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 6,074 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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