Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Puno flights
Puno lies 760 km (472 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 43 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 | Puno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Peru |
| Population | 1.8 million | 128,637 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 3,792 m (12,441 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | JUL, 44 km out |
Clocks in Puno are 1 h behind Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 1 h 43 min journey lands only 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puno
Crossing from Bolivia into Peru: money changes from the Boliviano to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
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 Puno
Puno is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 13,780-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | 44 km (27 mi) | 13,780 ft | 12,552 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Puno from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
760 km (472 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 Puno by air?
About 1 h 43 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 Puno?
Puno is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Puno flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL).
What currency do I need in Puno?
The Sol (PEN).
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.