KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
17,459 km
10,848 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
17,459 km
10,848 mi / 9,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
214°
southwest

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KUL TJA
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code KUL TJA
ICAO Code WMKK SLTJ
City Kuala Lumpur Tarija
Country Malaysia Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/La_Paz
Elevation 69 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 17,459 kilometers (10,848 miles / 9,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:58 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 07:58 in Tarija. With a 12-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 6,010 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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