La Paz to Formosa flights
Formosa lies 1,491 km (927 mi) south-east of La Paz, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 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.
| La Paz | Formosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Argentina |
| Population | 2 million | 222,226 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Nearest large airport | LPB, 4 km out | FMA, 6 km out |
Clocks in Formosa are 1 h ahead of La Paz right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands 3 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Formosa
Crossing from Bolivia into Argentina: money changes from the Boliviano to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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 Formosa
Formosa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Formosa National Airport (FMA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formosa National Airport (regional) | FMA | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,905 ft | 193 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Formosa from La Paz?
1,491 km (927 mi) in a straight line, south-east of La Paz.
How long does it take to get from La Paz to Formosa by air?
About 2 h 40 min, 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 Formosa?
Formosa is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/Cordoba against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for La Paz to Formosa flights?
Typically El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Formosa National Airport (FMA).
What currency do I need in Formosa?
The Peso (ARS).
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.