La Paz to New York
Distance6,381 km3,965 miles · 3,445 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 8 h 30 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- north 355° at departure
- From
- El Alto International Airport Bolivia
- To
- John F. Kennedy International Airport United States
- Type
- International · long-haul

Questions
How far is La Paz from New York by plane?
The great-circle distance between El Alto International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 6,381 km (3,965 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from La Paz to New York?
About 8 h 30 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave La Paz heading north (355°) on the shortest path.
Routes from La Paz
- La Paz to Sao Paulo2,393 km
- La Paz to Mexico City5,231 km
- La Paz to Atlanta5,836 km
- La Paz to Toronto6,793 km
- La Paz to Chicago6,811 km
- La Paz to Los Angeles7,728 km
Routes to New York
- Toronto to New York588 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Atlanta to New York1,222 km
- Mexico City to New York3,365 km
- Los Angeles to New York3,974 km
- London to New York5,540 km
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