Distance From Hendrik Van Eck Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, PHW - VVI Distance

The distance from Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 5990 miles or 9639 kilometers or 5201 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Phalaborwa ( South Africa ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Phalaborwa and Santa Cruz takes around 13 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hendrik Van Eck Airport, Phalaborwa, South Africa to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 13 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PHW - VVI

Kilometers		9639 km
Statute Miles		5990 miles
Nautical Miles		5201 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 46 minutes

Hendrik Van Eck Airport to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - PHW to VVI Flight Path

Location of Hendrik Van Eck Airport & Viru Viru International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Phalaborwa to Santa Cruz nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Phalaborwa, South Africa and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Phalaborwa, South Africa and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PHW - VVI

Time difference between Phalaborwa (South Africa) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 6 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 6 Hours behind Phalaborwa.

Location	Local Time
Phalaborwa (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 11:32:35 SAST
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2025-12-16, 05:32:35 -04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW / FAPH) Phalaborwa, South Africa

Destination

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI / SLVR) Santa Cruz, Bolivia