Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arica flights
Arica lies 756 km (470 mi) west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 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.
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Arica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Chile |
| Population | 1.8 million | 241,653 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | ARI, 15 km out |
Clocks in Arica are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 1 h 43 min journey lands 2 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arica
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 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).
Arriving in Arica
Arica is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chacalluta International Airport (ARI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chacalluta International Airport (regional) | ARI | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,186 ft | 167 ft |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (regional) | TCQ | 47 km (29 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,538 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Arica from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
756 km (470 mi) in a straight line, west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arica by air?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Arica?
Arica is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arica flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Chacalluta International Airport (ARI); Arica also has TCQ.
What currency do I need in Arica?
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.