GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
10,172 km
6,321 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
10,172 km
6,321 mi / 5,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA LPB
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code GVA LPB
ICAO Code LSGG SLLP
City Geneva La Paz / El Alto
Country Switzerland Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,411 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Geneva (GVA) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 10,172 kilometers (6,321 miles / 5,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Switzerland with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:54 in Geneva, it's 16:54 in La Paz / El Alto. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,944 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin 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 Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 42° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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