PTY
Tocumen
Panama
3,764 km
2,339 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
3,764 km
2,339 mi / 2,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Panama
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY TJA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code PTY TJA
ICAO Code MPTO SLTJ
City Tocumen Tarija
Country Panama Bolivia
Timezone America/Panama America/La_Paz
Elevation 135 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 3,764 kilometers (2,339 miles / 2,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Panama 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 17:08 in Tocumen, it's 18:08 in Tarija.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,944 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 333° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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