LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
13,322 km
8,278 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
13,322 km
8,278 mi / 7,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/La_Paz
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LPB OOL
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code LPB OOL
ICAO Code SLLP YBCG
City La Paz / El Alto Gold Coast
Country Bolivia Australia
Timezone America/La_Paz Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 13,355 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 -28.160000, 153.500000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 13,322 kilometers (8,278 miles / 7,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Bolivia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:04 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 19:04 in Gold Coast. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,334 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than El Alto International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 133° (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 El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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