The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 2,700 kilometers (1,678 miles / 1,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:02 in La Paz / El Alto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,327 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim 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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.