Distance From Paponga Airstrip to Viru Viru International Airport

The distance from Paponga Airstrip () to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 7233 miles or 11641 kilometers or 6281 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 Broadwood ( New Zealand ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Broadwood and Santa Cruz takes around 16 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paponga Airstrip, Broadwood, New Zealand to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 16 hours 37 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		11641 km
Statute Miles		7233 miles
Nautical Miles		6281 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 37 minutes

Paponga Airstrip to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - to VVI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Broadwood, New Zealand and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Broadwood, New Zealand and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VVI

Time difference between Broadwood (New Zealand) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 17 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 17 Hours behind Broadwood.

Location	Local Time
Broadwood (New Zealand)	2026-03-19, 12:58:51 NZDT
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2026-03-18, 19:58:51 -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

Paponga Airstrip ( / ) Broadwood, New Zealand

Destination

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