Lima to Santa Cruz de la Sierra flights
Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies 1,618 km (1,005 mi) south-east of Lima, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 49 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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| Lima | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Bolivia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | VVI, 16 km out |
Clocks in Santa Cruz de la Sierra are 1 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 2 h 49 min journey lands 3 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Crossing from Peru into Bolivia: money changes from the Sol 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 Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 |
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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 Lima?
1,618 km (1,005 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Santa Cruz de la Sierra by air?
About 2 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Santa Cruz de la Sierra flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.