TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
5,832 km
3,624 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
5,832 km
3,624 mi / 3,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/La_Paz
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

TJA TPA
Airport Name Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code TJA TPA
ICAO Code SLTJ KTPA
City Tarija Tampa
Country Bolivia United States
Timezone America/La_Paz America/New_York
Elevation 6,079 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -21.560000, -64.700000 27.980000, -82.530000

Tarija (TJA) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 5,832 kilometers (3,624 miles / 3,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Bolivia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:31 in Tarija, it's 12:31 in Tampa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,053 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Tarija (TJA) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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