BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
18,787 km
11,674 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
18,787 km
11,674 mi / 10,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK LPB
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code BKK LPB
ICAO Code VTBS SLLP
City Bangkok La Paz / El Alto
Country Thailand Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/La_Paz
Elevation 5 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Bangkok (BKK) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 18,787 kilometers (11,674 miles / 10,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:23 in Bangkok, it's 19:23 in La Paz / El Alto. With a 11-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. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi 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 Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 103° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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