Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Santiago del Estero flights
Santiago del Estero lies 1,119 km (695 mi) south 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 11 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.
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Santiago del Estero | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Argentina |
| Population | 1.8 million | 252,192 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | SDE, 6 km out |
Clocks in Santiago del Estero are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands 3 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santiago del Estero
Crossing from Bolivia into Argentina: money changes from the Boliviano to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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 Santiago del Estero
Santiago del Estero is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport (SDE), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,946 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Termas de Río Hondo international Airport (RHD, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport (regional) | SDE | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,946 ft | 656 ft |
| Termas de Río Hondo international Airport (regional) | RHD | 74 km (46 mi) | 8,232 ft | 935 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santiago del Estero from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,119 km (695 mi) in a straight line, south of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Santiago del Estero by air?
About 2 h 11 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 Santiago del Estero?
Santiago del Estero is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/Cordoba against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Santiago del Estero flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport (SDE); Santiago del Estero also has RHD.
What currency do I need in Santiago del Estero?
The Peso (ARS).
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.