LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
11,621 km
7,221 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
11,621 km
7,221 mi / 6,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/La_Paz
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LPB OTP
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LPB OTP
ICAO Code SLLP LROP
City La Paz / El Alto Bucharest
Country Bolivia Romania
Timezone America/La_Paz Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 13,355 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 44.570000, 26.100000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 11,621 kilometers (7,221 miles / 6,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Romania. 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 20:22 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 02:22 in Bucharest. With a 6-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 13,041 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda 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 Bucharest (OTP) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 261° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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