The flight distance from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,487 kilometers (5,895 miles / 5,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Santa Cruz, it's 19:19 in Richmond. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,210 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Viru Viru International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Santa Cruz (VVI) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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