Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Cuiabá flights
Cuiabá lies 793 km (493 mi) east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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 | Cuiabá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Brazil |
| Population | 1.8 million | 618,124 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-4 (America/Cuiaba) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | CGB, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Cuiabá
Crossing from Bolivia into Brazil: money changes from the Boliviano to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
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 Cuiabá
Cuiabá is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport | CGB | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,546 ft | 617 ft |
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Staying in Cuiabá
Our booking partner lists 237 places to stay in Cuiabá. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 4 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 42,497 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cuiabá from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
793 km (493 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Cuiabá by air?
About 1 h 46 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 Cuiabá?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Cuiabá flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB).
What currency do I need in Cuiabá?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Cuiabá?
Our booking partner lists 237 places to stay in Cuiabá, 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.