Dar es Salaam to Santa Cruz de la Sierra flights
Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies 11,080 km (6,885 mi) west of Dar es Salaam, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 57 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.
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| Dar es Salaam | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Bolivia |
| Population | 5.4 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | DAR, 9 km out | VVI, 16 km out |
Clocks in Santa Cruz de la Sierra are 7 h behind Dar es Salaam right now, so a 14 h 57 min journey lands only 7 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Crossing from Tanzania into Bolivia: money changes from the Shilling to the Boliviano (BOB); traffic switches to the right; 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 Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ, 67 km).
Arriving in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are El Trompillo Airport (SRZ, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viru Viru International Airport | VVI | 16 km (10 mi) | 11,483 ft | 1,224 ft |
| El Trompillo Airport (regional) | SRZ | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,098 ft | 1,371 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,080 km (6,885 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Our booking partner lists 365 places to stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Of the 111 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (57), and 14 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 7,673 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santa Cruz de la Sierra from Dar es Salaam?
11,080 km (6,885 mi) in a straight line, west of Dar es Salaam.
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Santa Cruz de la Sierra by air?
About 14 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dar es Salaam and Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 7 h behind at the moment (America/La_Paz against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Dar es Salaam to Santa Cruz de la Sierra flights?
Typically Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI); Santa Cruz de la Sierra also has SRZ.
What currency do I need in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where can I stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
Our booking partner lists 365 places to stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, bookable on this site.
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.