TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
2,806 km
1,744 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
2,806 km
1,744 mi / 1,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/La_Paz
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

TJA UIO
Airport Name Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TJA UIO
ICAO Code SLTJ SEQM
City Tarija Quito
Country Bolivia Ecuador
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,079 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -21.560000, -64.700000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tarija (TJA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 2,806 kilometers (1,744 miles / 1,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:02 in Tarija, it's 08:02 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,121 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tarija (TJA) follows a heading of 149° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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