Cochabamba to La Serena flights
La Serena lies 1,485 km (923 mi) south of Cochabamba, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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.
| Cochabamba | La Serena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Chile |
| Population | 841,276 | 154,521 |
| Elevation | 2,537 m (8,323 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | CBB, 5 km out | LSC, 5 km out |
Clocks in La Serena are 1 h ahead of Cochabamba right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in La Serena
Crossing from Bolivia into Chile: money changes from the Boliviano to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cochabamba
Cochabamba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,460-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in La Serena
La Serena is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Florida Airport (LSC), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,358 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Florida Airport (regional) | LSC | 5 km (3 mi) | 6,358 ft | 481 ft |
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Common questions
How far is La Serena from Cochabamba?
1,485 km (923 mi) in a straight line, south of Cochabamba.
How long does it take to get from Cochabamba to La Serena by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cochabamba and La Serena?
La Serena is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Cochabamba to La Serena flights?
Typically Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) to La Florida Airport (LSC).
What currency do I need in La Serena?
The Peso (CLP).
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.