CUN
Cancun
Mexico
4,646 km
2,887 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
4,646 km
2,887 mi / 2,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Cancun
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN LPB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code CUN LPB
ICAO Code MMUN SLLP
City Cancun La Paz / El Alto
Country Mexico Bolivia
Timezone America/Cancun America/La_Paz
Elevation 22 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Cancun (CUN) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 4,646 kilometers (2,887 miles / 2,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in Cancun, it's 16:13 in La Paz / El Alto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,333 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Cancun 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 Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 333° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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