La Paz to La Rioja flights
La Rioja lies 1,442 km (896 mi) south 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 36 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 | La Rioja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Argentina |
| Population | 2 million | 178,872 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 493 m (1,617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/La_Rioja) |
| Nearest large airport | LPB, 4 km out | IRJ, 7 km out |
Clocks in La Rioja are 1 h ahead of La Paz right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in La Rioja
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 La Rioja
La Rioja is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,383 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (regional) | IRJ | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,383 ft | 1,437 ft |
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Common questions
How far is La Rioja from La Paz?
1,442 km (896 mi) in a straight line, south of La Paz.
How long does it take to get from La Paz to La Rioja by air?
About 2 h 36 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 La Rioja?
La Rioja is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/La_Rioja against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for La Paz to La Rioja flights?
Typically El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ).
What currency do I need in La Rioja?
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.