Cuiabá to Tarija flights
Tarija lies 1,124 km (698 mi) south-west of Cuiabá, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cuiabá | Tarija | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Bolivia |
| Population | 618,124 | 159,269 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 1,870 m (6,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Cuiaba) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | CGB, 7 km out | TJA, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tarija
Crossing from Brazil into Bolivia: money changes from the Real to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cuiabá
Cuiabá is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Tarija
Tarija is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (regional) | TJA | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,007 ft | 6,079 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tarija from Cuiabá?
1,124 km (698 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cuiabá.
How long does it take to get from Cuiabá to Tarija by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cuiabá and Tarija?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cuiabá to Tarija flights?
Typically Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB) to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA).
What currency do I need in Tarija?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.