FCO
Rome
Italy
10,458 km
6,499 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
10,458 km
6,499 mi / 5,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Rome
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FCO LPB
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code FCO LPB
ICAO Code LIRF SLLP
City Rome La Paz / El Alto
Country Italy Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Rome America/La_Paz
Elevation 15 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Rome (FCO) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 10,458 kilometers (6,499 miles / 5,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Italy 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 03:37 in Rome, it's 22:37 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 13,340 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 47° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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