La Paz to Oruro flights
Oruro lies 198 km (123 mi) south-east of La Paz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| La Paz | Oruro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Bolivia |
| Population | 2 million | 208,684 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 3,885 m (12,746 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | LPB, 4 km out | ORU, 3 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving La Paz
La Paz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Alto International Airport (LPB), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Oruro
Oruro is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,075 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Mendoza International Airport | ORU | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,075 ft | 12,152 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Oruro from La Paz?
198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, south-east of La Paz.
How long does it take to get from La Paz to Oruro by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Paz and Oruro?
No, both are on America/La_Paz at the moment.
Which airports are used for La Paz to Oruro flights?
Typically El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.