LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
8,581 km
5,332 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,581 km
5,332 mi / 4,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/La_Paz
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LPB PPT
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LPB PPT
ICAO Code SLLP NTAA
City La Paz / El Alto Papeete
Country Bolivia French Polynesia
Timezone America/La_Paz Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13,355 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 -17.550000, -149.610000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,581 kilometers (5,332 miles / 4,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Bolivia with French Polynesia. 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 02:18 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 20:18 in Papeete. With a 6-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 13,350 feet between the two airports. Faa'a 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 Papeete (PPT) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 104° (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 El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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