LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
10,655 km
6,621 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
10,655 km
6,621 mi / 5,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/La_Paz
Heading
41°
northeast

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LPB MUC
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code LPB MUC
ICAO Code SLLP EDDM
City La Paz / El Alto Munich
Country Bolivia Germany
Timezone America/La_Paz Europe/Berlin
Elevation 13,355 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 48.350000, 11.790000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 10,655 kilometers (6,621 miles / 5,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. 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 14:28 in Munich. 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 11,868 feet between the two airports. Munich 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 Munich (MUC) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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