REC
Recife
Brazil
3,522 km
2,188 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
3,522 km
2,188 mi / 1,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Recife
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

REC TJA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code REC TJA
ICAO Code SBRF SLTJ
City Recife Tarija
Country Brazil Bolivia
Timezone America/Recife America/La_Paz
Elevation 33 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Recife (REC) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 3,522 kilometers (2,188 miles / 1,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Brazil with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:08 in Recife, it's 18:08 in Tarija.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,046 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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