Oruro to La Paz flights
La Paz lies 198 km (123 mi) north-west of Oruro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Oruro | La Paz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Bolivia |
| Population | 208,684 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 3,885 m (12,746 ft) | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | ORU, 3 km out | LPB, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Oruro
Oruro is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,075 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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 Oruro?
198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Oruro.
How long does it take to get from Oruro to La Paz by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oruro and La Paz?
No, both are on America/La_Paz at the moment.
Which airports are used for Oruro to La Paz flights?
Typically Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB).
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 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.