LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
18,650 km
11,588 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
18,650 km
11,588 mi / 10,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/La_Paz
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LPB TPE
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code LPB TPE
ICAO Code SLLP RCTP
City La Paz / El Alto Taipei
Country Bolivia Taiwan
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Taipei
Elevation 13,355 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 25.080000, 121.230000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 18,650 kilometers (11,588 miles / 10,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Bolivia with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:20 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 04:20 in Taipei. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,249 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan 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 Taipei (TPE) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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