Distance From Matata Airport to Viru Viru International Airport

The distance from Matata Airport () to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 5973 miles or 9613 kilometers or 5187 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 Big Bend ( Eswatini ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Big Bend and Santa Cruz takes around 13 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Matata Airport, Big Bend, Eswatini to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 13 hours 43 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		9613 km
Statute Miles		5973 miles
Nautical Miles		5187 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 43 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Big Bend, Eswatini and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Big Bend, Eswatini and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VVI

Time difference between Big Bend (Eswatini) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 6 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 6 Hours behind Big Bend.

Location	Local Time
Big Bend (Eswatini)	2026-08-12, 15:20:29 SAST
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2026-08-12, 09:20:29 -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

Matata Airport ( / FDBM) Big Bend, Eswatini

Destination

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