Asunción to Potosí flights
Potosí lies 1,047 km (650 mi) north-west of Asunción, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Asunción | Potosí | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Bolivia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 141,251 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 3,967 m (13,015 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | ASU, 14 km out | SRE, 74 km out |
Clocks in Potosí are 1 h behind Asunción right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands only 1 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Potosí
Crossing from Paraguay into Bolivia: money changes from the Guarani to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Airports at each end
Leaving Asunción
Asunción is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Potosí
Potosí is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alcantarí International Airport (SRE), 74 km (46 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantarí International Airport | SRE | 74 km (46 mi) | 11,811 ft | 10,184 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Potosí from Asunción?
1,047 km (650 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Asunción.
How long does it take to get from Asunción to Potosí by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Asunción and Potosí?
Potosí is 1 h behind at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Asuncion).
Which airports are used for Asunción to Potosí flights?
Typically Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to Alcantarí International Airport (SRE).
What currency do I need in Potosí?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.