LPB to VVI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 552 km (343 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (VVI to LPB).
How far is it from La Paz / El Alto to Santa Cruz?
The great-circle distance between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 552 km (343 mi, 298 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LPB to VVI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VVI is roughly east of LPB.
How is the LPB to VVI route written in code?
The pair is written LPB-VVI in IATA codes and SLLP-SLVR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. El Alto International Airport is LPB (SLLP), Viru Viru International Airport is VVI (SLVR).
| LPB | VVI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | El Alto International Airport | Viru Viru International Airport |
| ICAO code | SLLP | SLVR |
| Country | Bolivia | Bolivia |
| Elevation | 13,355 ft | 1,224 ft |
| Rank by connections | #516 | #531 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VVI sits 12,131 ft (3,698 m) lower than LPB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LPB to VVI
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| LA | LAN Airlines | LAN | Lan | Active |
| OB | Astrakhan Airlines | ASZ | Air Astrakhan | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| Z8 | Amaszonas | AZN | - | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is La Paz / El Alto from Santa Cruz?
El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) are 552 km (343 mi, 298 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LPB to VVI?
A typical nonstop flight between LPB and VVI takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VVI from LPB?
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) lies roughly east of El Alto International Airport (LPB).
Which airlines fly LPB to VVI?
5 airlines appear on the LPB-VVI route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, LAN Airlines, Astrakhan Airlines.
Related routes
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