ADL
Adelaide
Australia
13,635 km
8,473 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
13,635 km
8,473 mi / 7,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ADL LPB
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code ADL LPB
ICAO Code YPAD SLLP
City Adelaide La Paz / El Alto
Country Australia Bolivia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/La_Paz
Elevation 20 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Adelaide (ADL) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 13,635 kilometers (8,473 miles / 7,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:06 in Adelaide, it's 21:36 in La Paz / El Alto. With a 14.5-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 13,335 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Adelaide 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 Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 206° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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