Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Oruro flights
Oruro lies 414 km (258 mi) west 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 17 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 | Oruro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Bolivia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 208,684 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 3,885 m (12,746 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | ORU, 3 km out |
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 Oruro
Oruro is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,075 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Mendoza International Airport | ORU | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,075 ft | 12,152 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Oruro from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
414 km (258 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 Oruro by air?
About 1 h 17 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 Oruro?
No, both are on America/La_Paz at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Oruro flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU).
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.