Distance From Punta Mercedes West Airport to Viru Viru International Airport

The distance from Punta Mercedes West Airport () to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 2136 miles or 3437 kilometers or 1855 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 Deseado ( Argentina ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Deseado and Santa Cruz takes around 4 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Punta Mercedes West Airport, Deseado, Argentina to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 4 hours 54 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		3437 km
Statute Miles		2136 miles
Nautical Miles		1855 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 54 minutes

Punta Mercedes West Airport to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - to VVI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Deseado, Argentina and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Deseado, Argentina and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VVI

Time difference between Deseado (Argentina) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 1 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 1 Hours behind Deseado.

Location	Local Time
Deseado (Argentina)	2026-09-14, 19:35:06 -03
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2026-09-14, 18:35:06 -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

Punta Mercedes West Airport ( / ) Deseado, Argentina

Destination

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