Distance From Paiela Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, PLE - VVI Distance

The distance from Paiela Airport (PLE) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 10049 miles or 16172 kilometers or 8727 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 Paiela ( Papua New Guinea ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paiela and Santa Cruz takes around 23 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paiela Airport, Paiela, Papua New Guinea to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 23 hours 6 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 • PLE - VVI

Kilometers		16172 km
Statute Miles		10049 miles
Nautical Miles		8727 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 6 minutes

Paiela Airport to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - PLE to VVI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Paiela, Papua New Guinea and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Paiela, Papua New Guinea and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLE - VVI

Time difference between Paiela (Papua New Guinea) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 14 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 14 Hours behind Paiela.

Location	Local Time
Paiela (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-20, 13:27:06 +10
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2026-03-19, 23:27:06 -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

Paiela Airport (PLE / AYPB) Paiela, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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