Airport Comparison
| DAC | LPB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | El Alto International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAC | LPB |
| ICAO Code | VGHS | SLLP |
| City | Dhaka | La Paz / El Alto |
| Country | Bangladesh | Bolivia |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 13,355 ft |
| Coordinates | 23.840000, 90.400000 | -16.510000, -68.190000 |
Dhaka (DAC) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 17,640 kilometers (10,961 miles / 9,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.
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 Bangladesh 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 00:21 in Dhaka, it's 14:21 in La Paz / El Alto. With a 10-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 13,325 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal 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 Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.