La Paz to Tacna flights
Tacna lies 280 km (174 mi) south-west of La Paz, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
| La Paz | Tacna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Peru |
| Population | 2 million | 286,240 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | LPB, 4 km out | TCQ, 5 km out |
Clocks in Tacna are 1 h behind La Paz right now, so a 1 h 7 min journey lands only 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tacna
Crossing from Bolivia into Peru: money changes from the Boliviano to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Airports at each end
Leaving La Paz
La Paz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Alto International Airport (LPB), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Tacna
Tacna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chacalluta International Airport (ARI, 38 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (regional) | TCQ | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,538 ft |
| Chacalluta International Airport (regional) | ARI | 38 km (24 mi) | 9,186 ft | 167 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tacna from La Paz?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south-west of La Paz.
How long does it take to get from La Paz to Tacna by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Paz and Tacna?
Tacna is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for La Paz to Tacna flights?
Typically El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ); Tacna also has ARI.
What currency do I need in Tacna?
The Sol (PEN).
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.