KRK
Kraków
Poland
11,450 km
7,114 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
11,450 km
7,114 mi / 6,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KRK TJA
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code KRK TJA
ICAO Code EPKK SLTJ
City Kraków Tarija
Country Poland Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/La_Paz
Elevation 791 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Kraków (KRK) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 11,450 kilometers (7,114 miles / 6,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:24 in Kraków, it's 14:24 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 5,288 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 41° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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