LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
3,234 km
2,010 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
3,234 km
2,010 mi / 1,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/La_Paz
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

LPB SSA
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LPB SSA
ICAO Code SLLP SBSV
City La Paz / El Alto Salvador
Country Bolivia Brazil
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Bahia
Elevation 13,355 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 -12.910000, -38.320000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 3,234 kilometers (2,010 miles / 1,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:34 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 06:34 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,291 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes 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 Salvador (SSA) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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