Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Tarija flights
Tarija lies 447 km (278 mi) south 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 19 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 | Tarija | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Bolivia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 159,269 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 1,870 m (6,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | TJA, 4 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 Tarija
Tarija is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (regional) | TJA | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,007 ft | 6,079 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tarija from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
447 km (278 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 Tarija by air?
About 1 h 19 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 Tarija?
No, both are on America/La_Paz at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Tarija flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA).
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.