LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
10,898 km
6,772 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,898 km
6,772 mi / 5,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/La_Paz
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LPB WLG
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LPB WLG
ICAO Code SLLP NZWN
City La Paz / El Alto Wellington
Country Bolivia New Zealand
Timezone America/La_Paz Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 13,355 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 -41.330000, 174.800000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,898 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 10:30 in Wellington. With a 17-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 13,314 feet between the two airports. Wellington 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 Wellington (WLG) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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