ATH
Athens
Greece
11,309 km
7,027 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
11,309 km
7,027 mi / 6,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATH LPB
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code ATH LPB
ICAO Code LGAV SLLP
City Athens La Paz / El Alto
Country Greece Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Athens America/La_Paz
Elevation 308 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Athens (ATH) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 11,309 kilometers (7,027 miles / 6,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:34 in Athens, it's 16:34 in La Paz / El Alto. 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 13,047 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos 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 Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 54° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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