LIM
Lima
Peru
1,083 km
673 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
1,083 km
673 mi / 585 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Lima
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM LPB
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code LIM LPB
ICAO Code SPJC SLLP
City Lima La Paz / El Alto
Country Peru Bolivia
Timezone America/Lima America/La_Paz
Elevation 113 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Lima (LIM) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 1,083 kilometers (673 miles / 585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:40 in Lima, it's 10:40 in La Paz / El Alto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,242 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez 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 Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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