LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
5,232 km
3,251 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
5,232 km
3,251 mi / 2,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/La_Paz
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LPB MEX
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LPB MEX
ICAO Code SLLP MMMX
City La Paz / El Alto Mexico City
Country Bolivia Mexico
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Mexico_City
Elevation 13,355 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 19.440000, -99.070000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 5,232 kilometers (3,251 miles / 2,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:28 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 07:28 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,039 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez 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 Mexico City (MEX) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 138° (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 El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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