ADL
Adelaide
Australia
13,270 km
8,246 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
13,270 km
8,246 mi / 7,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ADL TJA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code ADL TJA
ICAO Code YPAD SLTJ
City Adelaide Tarija
Country Australia Bolivia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/La_Paz
Elevation 20 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Adelaide (ADL) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 13,270 kilometers (8,246 miles / 7,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 10:44 in Adelaide, it's 20:14 in Tarija. With a 14.5-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 6,059 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 202° (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 Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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