LPB
El Alto International Airport
La Paz · BoliviaICAO SLLP
El Alto International Airport (LPB) is an airport serving La Paz, Bolivia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 16° 30' 47.9" S, 68° 11' 32.3" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 13,355 feet (4,071 meters) above sea level. With 16 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/La_Paz (GMT-4).
Destinations
16
Airlines
9
Elevation ft
13,355/ 4,071m
America/La Paz
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LPB
ICAO Code
SLLP
City
La Paz
Country
Bolivia
Elevation
13,355 ft
Local Time
12:25 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:-16.5133°
Longitude:-68.1923°
Popular Routes from LPB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VVI | Santa Cruz, Bolivia | 343 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 141 kg | View |
| LIM | Lima, Peru | 673 mi | 1h 46m | short-haul | 276 kg | View |
| CBB | Cochabamba, Bolivia | 147 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 60 kg | View |
| POI | Potosi, Bolivia | 264 mi | 1h 0m | short-haul | 108 kg | View |
| SRE | Sucre, Bolivia | 257 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 105 kg | View |
| TJA | Tarija, Bolivia | 415 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 170 kg | View |
| AQP | Arequipa, Peru | 225 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
| ARI | Arica, Chile | 190 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 78 kg | View |
| BOG | Bogota, Colombia | 1,514 mi | 3h 32m | medium-haul | 380 kg | View |
| CIJ | Cobija, Bolivia | 378 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 155 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LPB
9 active airlines serving El Alto International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Amaszonas
Z8Bolivia
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Astrakhan Airlines
OBRussia
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Sky Airline
H2Chile
Southern Winds Airlines
A4Argentina
US Airways
USUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to El Alto International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Mendoza Airport | ORU | Oruro | Bolivia | 200 km |
| Rurenabaque Airport | RBQ | Rerrenabaque | Bolivia | 243 km |
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | CBB | Cochabamba | Bolivia | 237 km |
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | Juliaca | Peru | 240 km |
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Arequipa | Peru | 363 km |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | TCQ | Tacna | Peru | 279 km |
| Chacalluta Airport | ARI | Arica | Chile | 305 km |
| Padre Aldamiz International Airport | PEM | Puerto Maldonado | Peru | 446 km |
Other Airports in Bolivia
Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport
CIJCobija
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport
CBBCochabamba
Capitán de Av. Emilio Beltrán Airport
GYAGuayaramerín
Juan Mendoza Airport
ORUOruro
Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
POIPotosi
Rurenabaque Airport
RBQRerrenabaque
Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
RIBRiberalta
El Trompillo Airport
SRZSanta Cruz
Viru Viru International Airport
VVISanta Cruz
Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport
SRESucre
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
TJATarija
Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport
TDDTrinidad
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 16° 30' 47.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 68° 11' 32.3" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -16.513300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -68.192299
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/La_Paz
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 13,355 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 4,071 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for El Alto International Airport?
The IATA code for El Alto International Airport is LPB, and its ICAO code is SLLP. The airport is located in La Paz, Bolivia.
How many destinations can you fly to from LPB?
There are 16 direct destinations available from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz, Bolivia.
What airlines fly from LPB?
There are 9 airlines operating from LPB, including AeroMéxico, Amaszonas, American Airlines, Astrakhan Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, and more.
What timezone is El Alto International Airport in?
El Alto International Airport is in the America/La_Paz timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of El Alto International Airport?
El Alto International Airport sits at an elevation of 13,355 feet (4,071 meters) above sea level.
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