The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 17,354 kilometers (10,783 miles / 9,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Japan 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 04:33 in Fukuoka, it's 15:33 in La Paz / El Alto. With a 13-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 13,323 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 319° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.