BOM
Mumbai
India
15,891 km
9,874 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
15,891 km
9,874 mi / 8,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

BOM LPB
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code BOM LPB
ICAO Code VABB SLLP
City Mumbai La Paz / El Alto
Country India Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/La_Paz
Elevation 37 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Mumbai (BOM) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 15,891 kilometers (9,874 miles / 8,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 India 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 17:24 in Mumbai, it's 07:54 in La Paz / El Alto. With a 9.5-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 13,318 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji 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 Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.