Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Ciudad del Este flights
Ciudad del Este lies 1,230 km (764 mi) south-east 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 2 h 20 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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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Ciudad del Este | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Paraguay |
| Population | 1.8 million | 301,815 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | IGU, 19 km out |
Clocks in Ciudad del Este are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands 3 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad del Este
Crossing from Bolivia into Paraguay: money changes from the Boliviano to the Guarani (PYG); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +595; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Ciudad del Este
Ciudad del Este is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Guaraní International Airport (AGT, 20 km), Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR, 31 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataratas International Airport | IGU | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,875 ft | 786 ft |
| Guaraní International Airport | AGT | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,154 ft | 846 ft |
| Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (regional) | IGR | 31 km (19 mi) | 10,827 ft | 916 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad del Este from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,230 km (764 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Ciudad del Este by air?
About 2 h 20 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 Ciudad del Este?
Ciudad del Este is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Asuncion against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Ciudad del Este flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Cataratas International Airport (IGU); Ciudad del Este also has AGT, IGR.
What currency do I need in Ciudad del Este?
The Guarani (PYG).
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.