El Alto Airport (LPB)

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Country Bolivia | Continent South America | IATA: LPB | ICAO: SLLP | Elevation 13355 ft · 4,071 m | Local time

Destinations
9
Flights / day
23
Busiest route
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Top airline
BoA

El Alto - La Paz Airport averages 23 flights per day to nine destinations, with six domestic routes and three international routes. A total of three airlines operate at LPB, led by BoA. This airport provides direct service to three countries across two continents, with Colombia representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from El Alto - La Paz connects to Bogotá, with a typical flight time of 4 hr 15 mins. Updated: February 16, 2026

Route Network

El Alto - La Paz Airport connects nine destinations worldwide, with Santa Cruz de la Sierra standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Bogotá, and the shortest flight is to Cochabamba.

Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI) – Bolivia
2 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
343 mi · 552 km
10
per day
Cochabamba (CBB) – Bolivia
1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
147 mi · 237 km
8
per day
Bogotá (BOG) – Colombia
1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,521 mi · 2,448 km
1
per day
Cobija (CIJ) – Bolivia
1 airline
LPB → CIJ
1
per day
Quijarro (UYU) – Bolivia
1 airline
LPB → UYU
1
per day
Cusco (CUZ) – Peru
1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
324 mi · 521 km
4
per week
Lima (LIM) – Peru
1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
673 mi · 1,083 km
4
per week
Sucre (SRE) – Bolivia
1 airline
LPB → SRE
2
per week
Tarija (TJA) – Bolivia
1 airline
LPB → TJA
2
per week

Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.

El Alto - La Paz Airport is served by three airlines, with BoA in the lead at 70% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. one carrier operates only one route each. A total of two airlines operate international routes, compared with two airlines serving domestic routes. Avianca is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Bogotá with a flight time of 4 hrs 15 mins.

BoA (7 routes)
Avianca (2 routes)
LATAM (1 routes)

El Alto - La Paz Airport provides direct service to three countries across two continents. The route network is 67% domestic and 33% international. Colombia is the primary international destination.

Bolivia - 21/day
Colombia - 1/day
Peru - 1/day

Global Rankings

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
13,140 ft 4,005 m 157 ft 48 m Asphalt
13,140 ft 4,005 m 157 ft 48 m Asphalt
6,725 ft 2,050 m 300 ft 91 m Closed
6,725 ft 2,050 m 300 ft 91 m Closed

Runway Length

Runways at El Alto - La Paz Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Miscellaneous