La Paz to Huánuco flights
Huánuco lies 1,140 km (708 mi) north-west 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 13 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 | Huánuco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Peru |
| Population | 2 million | 196,627 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | LPB, 4 km out | HUU, 7 km out |
Clocks in Huánuco are 1 h behind La Paz right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands only 1 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Huánuco
Crossing from Bolivia into Peru: money changes from the Boliviano to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
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 Huánuco
Huánuco is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (HUU), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (regional) | HUU | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 6,070 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Huánuco from La Paz?
1,140 km (708 mi) in a straight line, north-west of La Paz.
How long does it take to get from La Paz to Huánuco by air?
About 2 h 13 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 Huánuco?
Huánuco is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for La Paz to Huánuco flights?
Typically El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (HUU).
What currency do I need in Huánuco?
The Sol (PEN).
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.