The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 1,445 kilometers (898 miles / 780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Santiago, it's 14:15 in Tarija.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,524 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.