LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
7,241 km
4,499 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
7,241 km
4,499 mi / 3,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/La_Paz
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LPB PHX
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code LPB PHX
ICAO Code SLLP KPHX
City La Paz / El Alto Phoenix
Country Bolivia United States
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Phoenix
Elevation 13,355 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 33.430000, -112.010000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 7,241 kilometers (4,499 miles / 3,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 01:38 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 22:38 in Phoenix. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,220 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix (PHX) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 133° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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