Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Sucre flights
Sucre lies 260 km (161 mi) south-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 5 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 | Sucre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Bolivia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 224,838 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 2,798 m (9,180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | SRE, 27 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 Sucre
Sucre is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alcantarí International Airport (SRE), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantarí International Airport | SRE | 27 km (17 mi) | 11,811 ft | 10,184 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sucre from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
260 km (161 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Sucre by air?
About 1 h 5 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 Sucre?
No, both are on America/La_Paz at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Sucre flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Alcantarí International Airport (SRE).
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.