Cusco to Tarija flights
Tarija lies 1,175 km (730 mi) south-east of Cusco, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 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.
| Cusco | Tarija | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Bolivia |
| Population | 428,450 | 159,269 |
| Elevation | 3,312 m (10,866 ft) | 1,870 m (6,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | CUZ, 3 km out | TJA, 4 km out |
Clocks in Tarija are 1 h ahead of Cusco right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands 3 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tarija
Crossing from Peru into Bolivia: money changes from the Sol 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 Cusco
Cusco is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,146-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body 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 Cusco?
1,175 km (730 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cusco.
How long does it take to get from Cusco to Tarija by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cusco and Tarija?
Tarija is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Cusco to Tarija flights?
Typically Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) 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.