LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
6,812 km
4,233 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,812 km
4,233 mi / 3,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/La_Paz
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LPB ORD
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LPB ORD
ICAO Code SLLP KORD
City La Paz / El Alto Chicago
Country Bolivia United States
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Chicago
Elevation 13,355 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 41.980000, -87.910000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,812 kilometers (4,233 miles / 3,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 United States. 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 09:34 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 07:34 in Chicago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,675 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare 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 Chicago (ORD) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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