VVI
Viru Viru International Airport
Santa Cruz · BoliviaICAO SLVR
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is an airport serving Santa Cruz, Bolivia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 17° 38' 41.3" S, 63° 8' 7.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level. With 12 direct destinations served by 14 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/La_Paz (GMT-4).
Destinations
12
Airlines
14
Elevation ft
1,224/ 373m
America/La Paz
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
VVI
ICAO Code
SLVR
City
Santa Cruz
Country
Bolivia
Elevation
1,224 ft
Local Time
12:27 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:-17.6448°
Longitude:-63.1354°
Popular Routes from VVI
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIM | Lima, Peru | 1,011 mi | 2h 35m | medium-haul | 254 kg | View |
| LPB | La Paz, Bolivia | 343 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 141 kg | View |
| ASU | Asuncion, Paraguay | 635 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 261 kg | View |
| CBB | Cochabamba, Bolivia | 201 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 83 kg | View |
| EZE | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 1,216 mi | 2h 58m | medium-haul | 305 kg | View |
| GRU | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 1,150 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 289 kg | View |
| MAD | Madrid, Spain | 5,531 mi | 11h 18m | long-haul | 1335 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 3,201 mi | 6h 54m | long-haul | 773 kg | View |
| SRE | Sucre, Bolivia | 170 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 70 kg | View |
| TJA | Tarija, Bolivia | 288 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 118 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at VVI
14 active airlines serving Viru Viru International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Aerolineas Argentinas
ARArgentina
Air Europa
UXSpain
Amaszonas
Z8Bolivia
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Astrakhan Airlines
OBRussia
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
City Connexion Airlines
G3Burundi
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Gol Transportes Aéreos
G3Brazil
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Sky Express
G3Greece
TAM Mercosur
PZParaguay
US Airways
USUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Viru Viru International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Trompillo Airport | SRZ | Santa Cruz | Bolivia | 19 km |
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | CBB | Cochabamba | Bolivia | 324 km |
| Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport | SRE | Sucre | Bolivia | 273 km |
| Juan Mendoza Airport | ORU | Oruro | Bolivia | 419 km |
| Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport | POI | Potosi | Bolivia | 345 km |
| Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport | TDD | Trinidad | Bolivia | 366 km |
| Yacuiba Airport | BYC | Yacuiba | Bolivia | 481 km |
| Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport | TJA | Tarija | Bolivia | 463 km |
Other Airports in Bolivia
Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport
CIJCobija
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport
CBBCochabamba
Capitán de Av. Emilio Beltrán Airport
GYAGuayaramerín
El Alto International Airport
LPBLa Paz
Juan Mendoza Airport
ORUOruro
Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
POIPotosi
Rurenabaque Airport
RBQRerrenabaque
Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
RIBRiberalta
El Trompillo Airport
SRZSanta Cruz
Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport
SRESucre
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
TJATarija
Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport
TDDTrinidad
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 17° 38' 41.3" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 63° 8' 7.4" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -17.644800
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -63.135399
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/La_Paz
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:27 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,224 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 373 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Viru Viru International Airport?
The IATA code for Viru Viru International Airport is VVI, and its ICAO code is SLVR. The airport is located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
How many destinations can you fly to from VVI?
There are 12 direct destinations available from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
What airlines fly from VVI?
There are 14 airlines operating from VVI, including AeroMéxico, Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Europa, Amaszonas, American Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Viru Viru International Airport in?
Viru Viru International Airport is in the America/La_Paz timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Viru Viru International Airport?
Viru Viru International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level.
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