Flights to La Paz
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, LPB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 13,355 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from La Paz
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz to Lima | Peru | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Bolivia | 547 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| La Paz to Asunción | Paraguay | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| La Paz to Callao | Peru | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| La Paz to Arequipa | Peru | 361 km (225 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| La Paz to Campo Grande | Brazil | 1,489 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| La Paz to Cochabamba | Bolivia | 233 km (145 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| La Paz to Cuiabá | Brazil | 1,292 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| La Paz to Porto Velho | Brazil | 976 km (606 mi) | about 2 h |
| La Paz to San Miguel de Tucumán | Argentina | 1,186 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| La Paz to Salta | Argentina | 966 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| La Paz to Huancayo | Peru | 906 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| La Paz to Cusco | Peru | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| La Paz to Rio Branco | Brazil | 727 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| La Paz to Antofagasta | Chile | 829 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| La Paz to Pucallpa | Peru | 1,139 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| La Paz to Chimbote | Peru | 1,401 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| La Paz to Várzea Grande | Brazil | 1,287 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| La Paz to Tacna | Peru | 280 km (174 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| La Paz to Rondonópolis | Brazil | 1,441 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| La Paz to San Salvador de Jujuy | Argentina | 906 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| La Paz to Santiago del Estero | Argentina | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| La Paz to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 9,175 km (5,701 mi) | about 12 h 31 min |
| La Paz to São Paulo | Brazil | 2,377 km (1,477 mi) | about 3 h 48 min |
| La Paz to Johannesburg | South Africa | 9,800 km (6,089 mi) | about 13 h 19 min |
| La Paz to Jakarta | Indonesia | 17,430 km (10,831 mi) | about 23 h 6 min |
| La Paz to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 2,705 km (1,681 mi) | about 4 h 13 min |
| La Paz to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 11,626 km (7,224 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| La Paz to Durban | South Africa | 9,952 km (6,184 mi) | about 13 h 31 min |
| La Paz to Surabaya | Indonesia | 17,372 km (10,795 mi) | about 23 h 1 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for La Paz?
El Alto International Airport (LPB) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is LPB from La Paz city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to La Paz on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.