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El Alto International Airport (LPB)
El Alto International Airport is an international airport serving La Paz / El Alto (La Paz Department), Bolivia. Its IATA code is LPB and its ICAO code is SLLP. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 m long.
- IATALPB
- ICAOSLLP
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LPB
- ICAO code
- SLLP
- City
- La Paz / El Alto
- Region / province
- La Paz Department
- Country / territory
- Bolivia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 16.5103° S, 68.1894° W
- Elevation
- 4,071 m (13,355 ft)
- Time zone
- America/La Paz (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Concrete |
| 10L/28R | 2,050 m6,725 ft | Unpaved |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
19,626 km
Direct flight: ≈ 25 h
Hanoi (HAN)
19,195 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
19,172 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.500 MHz |
| GCCD | 121.900 MHz |
| INFO | 127.100 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 662.200 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from El Alto International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and La Paz / El Alto through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Bolivia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Mendoza International Airport | ORU | 200 km |
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | CBB | 237 km |
| Alcantarí International Airport | SRE | 443 km |
| Joya Andina International Airport | UYU | 459 km |
| Viru Viru International Airport | VVI | 552 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of El Alto International Airport?
The IATA code of El Alto International Airport is LPB and its ICAO code is SLLP. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is El Alto International Airport located?
El Alto International Airport is in La Paz / El Alto, La Paz Department, Bolivia, at coordinates 16.5103° S, 68.1894° W and an elevation of 4,071 m (13,355 ft).
How far is El Alto International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from El Alto International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 19,172 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 19,195 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 19,626 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 24 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at El Alto International Airport?
The longest runway at El Alto International Airport is 4,000 m (13,123 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from El Alto International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and El Alto International Airport (LPB) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.