Distance From Thaba Nchu Tar Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, TCU - VVI Distance

The distance from Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 5626 miles or 9055 kilometers or 4886 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 Homeward ( South Africa ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Homeward and Santa Cruz takes around 12 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thaba Nchu Tar Airport, Homeward, South Africa to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 12 hours 56 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 • TCU - VVI

Kilometers		9055 km
Statute Miles		5626 miles
Nautical Miles		4886 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 56 minutes

Thaba Nchu Tar Airport to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - TCU to VVI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Homeward, South Africa and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Homeward, South Africa and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TCU - VVI

Time difference between Homeward (South Africa) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 6 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 6 Hours behind Homeward.

Location	Local Time
Homeward (South Africa)	2026-05-04, 11:11:20 SAST
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2026-05-04, 05:11:20 -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

Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU / FATN) Homeward, South Africa

Destination

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