Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Iquique flights
Iquique lies 781 km (485 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 45 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 | Iquique | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Chile |
| Population | 1.8 million | 199,587 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | IQQ, 36 km out |
Clocks in Iquique are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 1 h 45 min journey lands 2 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Iquique
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 Iquique
Iquique is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Aracena International Airport | IQQ | 36 km (22 mi) | 10,991 ft | 155 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iquique from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
781 km (485 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 Iquique by air?
About 1 h 45 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 Iquique?
Iquique is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Iquique flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ).
What currency do I need in Iquique?
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.