Lima to La Paz flights
La Paz lies 1,077 km (669 mi) south-east of Lima, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lima | La Paz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Bolivia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 2 million |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | LPB, 4 km out |
Clocks in La Paz are 1 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands 3 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in La Paz
Crossing from Peru into Bolivia: money changes from the Sol to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Alto International Airport | LPB | 4 km (2 mi) | 13,123 ft | 13,355 ft |
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Staying in La Paz
Our booking partner lists 368 places to stay in La Paz. Of the 185 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (100), and 13 are five-star. Across 85 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 39,258 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is La Paz from Lima?
1,077 km (669 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to La Paz by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and La Paz?
La Paz is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to La Paz flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to El Alto International Airport (LPB).
What currency do I need in La Paz?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where can I stay in La Paz?
Our booking partner lists 368 places to stay in La Paz, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.