How to get from Lima to La Paz
There are 3 ways to get from Lima to La Paz: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 55 min). By bus it's about 22 h 45 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.083 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 55 min | 1.083 km | Airlines: AeroMéxico, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, LAN Airlines |
Bus | 22 h 45 minestimated | 1.408 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 16 h 35 minestimated | 1.408 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Lima y La Paz dura aproximadamente 1 h 55 min (1.083 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 22 h 45 min. En auto son unos 1.408 km por ruta, cerca de 16 h 35 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Lima to La Paz?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 55 min, by bus ~22 h 45 min and by car ~16 h 35 min.
Are there flights from Lima to La Paz?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Lima–La Paz route is operated by AeroMéxico, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 55 min and covers about 1.083 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Lima to La Paz?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 55 min vs ~22 h 45 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Lima to La Paz?
It's about 1.408 km by road, roughly 16 h 35 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Lima and La Paz?
In a straight line it's about 1.083 km between Lima and La Paz.
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