PVG
Shanghai
China
18,769 km
11,662 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
18,769 km
11,662 mi / 10,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG TJA
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code PVG TJA
ICAO Code ZSPD SLTJ
City Shanghai Tarija
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 13 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Shanghai (PVG) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 18,769 kilometers (11,662 miles / 10,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 01:46 in Shanghai, it's 13:46 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 6,066 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 330° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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