Distance From Upala Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, UPL - VVI Distance

The distance from Upala Airport (UPL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 2474 miles or 3981 kilometers or 2148 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 Upala ( Costa Rica ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Upala and Santa Cruz takes around 5 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Upala Airport, Upala, Costa Rica to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 5 hours 41 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 • UPL - VVI

Kilometers		3981 km
Statute Miles		2474 miles
Nautical Miles		2148 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 41 minutes

Upala Airport to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - UPL to VVI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Upala, Costa Rica and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Upala, Costa Rica and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UPL - VVI

Time difference between Upala (Costa Rica) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 2 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 2 Hours ahead of Upala.

Location	Local Time
Upala (Costa Rica)	2026-07-30, 04:52:16 CST
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2026-07-30, 06:52:16 -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

Upala Airport (UPL / MRUP) Upala, Costa Rica

Destination

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