The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 16,224 kilometers (10,081 miles / 8,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 21:02 in New Delhi, it's 11:32 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 12,578 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi 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 New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 63° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.