LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
1,895 km
1,177 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
1,895 km
1,177 mi / 1,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/La_Paz
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

LPB SCL
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code LPB SCL
ICAO Code SLLP SCEL
City La Paz / El Alto Santiago
Country Bolivia Chile
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Santiago
Elevation 13,355 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 -33.390000, -70.790000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 1,895 kilometers (1,177 miles / 1,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 19:08 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,800 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez 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 Santiago (SCL) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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