LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
14,399 km
8,947 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
14,399 km
8,947 mi / 7,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/La_Paz
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LPB MCT
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code LPB MCT
ICAO Code SLLP OOMS
City La Paz / El Alto Muscat
Country Bolivia Oman
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Muscat
Elevation 13,355 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 23.590000, 58.280000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 14,399 kilometers (8,947 miles / 7,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 05:08 in Muscat. With a 8-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 13,307 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than El Alto International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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