The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 12,768 kilometers (7,934 miles / 6,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Australia 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 06:21 in Sydney, it's 15:21 in Tarija. With a 15-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 6,058 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 212° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.