LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
8,915 km
5,540 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,915 km
5,540 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/La_Paz
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LPB SEA
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code LPB SEA
ICAO Code SLLP KSEA
City La Paz / El Alto Seattle
Country Bolivia United States
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13,355 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 47.450000, -122.310000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,915 kilometers (5,540 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 08:02 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 04:02 in Seattle. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,923 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma 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 Seattle (SEA) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 128° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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