LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
17,354 km
10,783 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
17,354 km
10,783 mi / 9,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/La_Paz
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

LPB PEK
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LPB PEK
ICAO Code SLLP ZBAA
City La Paz / El Alto Beijing
Country Bolivia China
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13,355 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 40.080000, 116.580000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 17,354 kilometers (10,783 miles / 9,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 08:44 in Beijing. With a 12-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 13,239 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International 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 Beijing (PEK) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 11° (north 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 El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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