GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
2,394 km
1,487 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
2,394 km
1,487 mi / 1,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LPB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code GRU LPB
ICAO Code SBGR SLLP
City Sao Paulo La Paz / El Alto
Country Brazil Bolivia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/La_Paz
Elevation 2,459 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 2,394 kilometers (1,487 miles / 1,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 21:43 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:43 in La Paz / El Alto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,896 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro 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 Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 112° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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