CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
3,017 km
1,875 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
3,017 km
1,875 mi / 1,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Caracas
Heading
183°
south

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CCS LPB
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code CCS LPB
ICAO Code SVMI SLLP
City Caracas La Paz / El Alto
Country Venezuela Bolivia
Timezone America/Caracas America/La_Paz
Elevation 235 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Caracas (CCS) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 3,017 kilometers (1,875 miles / 1,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 Venezuela with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Caracas, it's 16:18 in La Paz / El Alto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,120 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) 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 Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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