Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Maringá flights
Maringá lies 1,327 km (824 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 27 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 | Maringá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Brazil |
| Population | 1.8 million | 409,657 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 556 m (1,824 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | MGF, 10 km out |
Clocks in Maringá are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 2 h 27 min journey lands 3 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maringá
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 Maringá
Maringá is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior Airport (MGF), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,783 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Governor José Richa Airport (LDB, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior Airport (regional) | MGF | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,783 ft | 1,801 ft |
| Governor José Richa Airport (regional) | LDB | 83 km (52 mi) | 6,890 ft | 1,867 ft |
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Staying in Maringá
Our booking partner lists 191 places to stay in Maringá. Of the 75 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 29 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 42,396 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Maringá from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,327 km (824 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 Maringá by air?
About 2 h 27 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 Maringá?
Maringá is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Maringá flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior Airport (MGF); Maringá also has LDB.
What currency do I need in Maringá?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Maringá?
Our booking partner lists 191 places to stay in Maringá, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.