ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,620 km
5,978 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
9,620 km
5,978 mi / 5,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ALG TJA
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code ALG TJA
ICAO Code DAAG SLTJ
City Algiers Tarija
Country Algeria Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/La_Paz
Elevation 82 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Algiers (ALG) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 9,620 kilometers (5,978 miles / 5,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Algeria with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Algiers, it's 12:58 in Tarija. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,997 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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