LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
14,609 km
9,078 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
14,609 km
9,078 mi / 7,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/La_Paz
Heading
185°
south

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LPB PER
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code LPB PER
ICAO Code SLLP YPPH
City La Paz / El Alto Perth
Country Bolivia Australia
Timezone America/La_Paz Australia/Perth
Elevation 13,355 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 -31.940000, 115.970000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 14,609 kilometers (9,078 miles / 7,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:09 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 04:09 in Perth. With a 12-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 13,288 feet between the two airports. Perth 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 Perth (PER) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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