Distance From El Alto International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, LPB - SYX Distance

The distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) is 12236 miles or 19692 kilometers or 10626 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from La Paz / El Alto ( Bolivia ) to Sanya (Tianya) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Paz / El Alto and Sanya (Tianya) takes around 28 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Alto International Airport, La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya (Tianya), China is 28 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LPB - SYX

Kilometers		19692 km
Statute Miles		12236 miles
Nautical Miles		10626 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		28 hours 7 minutes

El Alto International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport Flight Route Map - LPB to SYX Flight Path

Location of El Alto International Airport & Sanya Phoenix International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view La Paz / El Alto to Sanya (Tianya) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia and Sanya (Tianya), China. .

Nonstop flight route between La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia and Sanya (Tianya), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LPB - SYX

Time difference between La Paz / El Alto (Bolivia) and Sanya (Tianya) (China) is 12 Hours.
Sanya (Tianya) time is 12 Hours ahead of La Paz / El Alto.

Location	Local Time
La Paz / El Alto (Bolivia)	2026-09-15, 10:03:01 -04
Sanya (Tianya) (China)	2026-09-15, 22:03:01 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

El Alto International Airport (LPB / SLLP) La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia

Destination

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX / ZJSY) Sanya (Tianya), China