Potosí to Cochabamba flights
Cochabamba lies 249 km (154 mi) north of Potosí, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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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| Potosí | Cochabamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Bolivia |
| Population | 141,251 | 841,276 |
| Elevation | 3,967 m (13,015 ft) | 2,537 m (8,323 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | SRE, 74 km out | CBB, 5 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | CBB | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,460 ft | 8,360 ft |
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Staying in Cochabamba
Our booking partner lists 406 places to stay in Cochabamba. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 8 are five-star. Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 5,071 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cochabamba from Potosí?
249 km (154 mi) in a straight line, north of Potosí.
How long does it take to get from Potosí to Cochabamba by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Potosí and Cochabamba?
No, both are on America/La_Paz at the moment.
Which airports are used for Potosí to Cochabamba flights?
Typically Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) to Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB).
Where can I stay in Cochabamba?
Our booking partner lists 406 places to stay in Cochabamba, 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.