LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,269 km
5,138 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
8,269 km
5,138 mi / 4,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LOS LPB
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code LOS LPB
ICAO Code DNMM SLLP
City Lagos La Paz / El Alto
Country Nigeria Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/La_Paz
Elevation 135 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Lagos (LOS) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 8,269 kilometers (5,138 miles / 4,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:36 in Lagos, it's 16:36 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 13,220 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed 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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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