Airport Comparison
| GRU | LPB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | El Alto International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | LPB |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | SLLP |
| City | Sao Paulo | La Paz / El Alto |
| Country | Brazil | Bolivia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 13,355 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -16.510000, -68.190000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 2,394 kilometers (1,487 miles / 1,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Brazil with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:43 in La Paz / El Alto.
There is a significant elevation difference of 10,896 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro 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 Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.