BOG
Bogota
Colombia
2,448 km
1,521 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
2,448 km
1,521 mi / 1,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Bogota
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BOG LPB
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code BOG LPB
ICAO Code SKBO SLLP
City Bogota La Paz / El Alto
Country Colombia Bolivia
Timezone America/Bogota America/La_Paz
Elevation 8,361 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Bogota (BOG) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 2,448 kilometers (1,521 miles / 1,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:02 in Bogota, it's 01:02 in La Paz / El Alto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,994 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than El Dorado 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 Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Dorado International Airport (BOG) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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