AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
10,345 km
6,428 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
10,345 km
6,428 mi / 5,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AMS LPB
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol El Alto International Airport
IATA Code AMS LPB
ICAO Code EHAM SLLP
City Amsterdam La Paz / El Alto
Country Netherlands Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/La_Paz
Elevation -11 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Amsterdam (AMS) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 10,345 kilometers (6,428 miles / 5,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Netherlands 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 11:28 in Amsterdam, it's 06:28 in La Paz / El Alto. 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 13,366 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 36° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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