LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
16,472 km
10,235 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
16,472 km
10,235 mi / 8,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/La_Paz
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LPB NRT
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code LPB NRT
ICAO Code SLLP RJAA
City La Paz / El Alto Tokyo
Country Bolivia Japan
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 13,355 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 35.760000, 140.390000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 16,472 kilometers (10,235 miles / 8,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Japan. 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 11:01 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 00:01 in Tokyo. With a 13-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 13,214 feet between the two airports. Narita 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 Tokyo (NRT) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 60° (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 El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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