Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Uruguaiana flights
Uruguaiana lies 1,467 km (912 mi) south-east 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 38 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 | Uruguaiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Brazil |
| Population | 1.8 million | 120,819 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | URG, 6 km out |
Clocks in Uruguaiana are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands 3 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uruguaiana
Crossing from Bolivia into Brazil: money changes from the Boliviano to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
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 Uruguaiana
Uruguaiana is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rubem Berta Airport (URG), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubem Berta Airport (regional) | URG | 6 km (4 mi) | 4,921 ft | 256 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Uruguaiana from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,467 km (912 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Uruguaiana by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Uruguaiana?
Uruguaiana is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Uruguaiana flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rubem Berta Airport (URG).
What currency do I need in Uruguaiana?
The Real (BRL).
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.