MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
5,691 km
3,537 miles
VVI
Santa Cruz
Bolivia
Distance
5,691 km
3,537 mi / 3,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
134°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

MEX VVI
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Viru Viru International Airport
IATA Code MEX VVI
ICAO Code MMMX SLVR
City Mexico City Santa Cruz
Country Mexico Bolivia
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/La_Paz
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,224 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -17.640000, -63.140000

Mexico City (MEX) to Santa Cruz (VVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 5,691 kilometers (3,537 miles / 3,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:54 in Mexico City, it's 21:54 in Santa Cruz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,092 feet between the two airports. Viru Viru International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (VVI) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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