KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
18,128 km
11,264 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
18,128 km
11,264 mi / 9,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
215°
southwest

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KUL LPB
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code KUL LPB
ICAO Code WMKK SLLP
City Kuala Lumpur La Paz / El Alto
Country Malaysia Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/La_Paz
Elevation 69 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 18,128 kilometers (11,264 miles / 9,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Malaysia 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 07:59 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 19:59 in La Paz / El Alto. With a 12-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 13,286 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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