KIX
Osaka
Japan
16,947 km
10,530 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
16,947 km
10,530 mi / 9,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KIX LPB
Airport Name Kansai International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code KIX LPB
ICAO Code RJBB SLLP
City Osaka La Paz / El Alto
Country Japan Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/La_Paz
Elevation 26 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Osaka (KIX) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 16,947 kilometers (10,530 miles / 9,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 05:15 in Osaka, it's 16:15 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 13,329 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Kansai 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 Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 315° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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