LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
2,135 km
1,327 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
2,135 km
1,327 mi / 1,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/La_Paz
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LPB UIO
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LPB UIO
ICAO Code SLLP SEQM
City La Paz / El Alto Quito
Country Bolivia Ecuador
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Guayaquil
Elevation 13,355 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 -0.130000, -78.360000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 2,135 kilometers (1,327 miles / 1,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:48 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 16:48 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,155 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre 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 Quito (UIO) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 149° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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