LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
3,099 km
1,926 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
3,099 km
1,926 mi / 1,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/La_Paz
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LPB PTY
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LPB PTY
ICAO Code SLLP MPTO
City La Paz / El Alto Tocumen
Country Bolivia Panama
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Panama
Elevation 13,355 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 9.070000, -79.380000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 3,099 kilometers (1,926 miles / 1,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Bolivia with Panama. 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 14:37 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 13:37 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,220 feet between the two airports. Tocumen 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 Tocumen (PTY) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 157° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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