Distance From Lukala Airport to Viru Viru International Airport

The distance from Lukala Airport () to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 5291 miles or 8514 kilometers or 4595 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 Lukala ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lukala and Santa Cruz takes around 12 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lukala Airport, Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 12 hours 9 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 • - VVI

Kilometers		8514 km
Statute Miles		5291 miles
Nautical Miles		4595 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 9 minutes

Lukala Airport to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - to VVI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VVI

Time difference between Lukala (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 5 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 5 Hours behind Lukala.

Location	Local Time
Lukala (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2025-12-16, 21:31:26 WAT
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2025-12-16, 16:31:26 -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

Lukala Airport ( / FZAP) Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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