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Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Viru Viru International Airport is an international airport serving Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Department), Bolivia. Its IATA code is VVI and its ICAO code is SLVR. It has one runway, 3,500 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- VVI
- ICAO code
- SLVR
- City
- Santa Cruz
- Region / province
- Santa Cruz Department
- Country / territory
- Bolivia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 17.6448° S, 63.1354° W
- Elevation
- 373 m (1,224 ft)
- Time zone
- America/La Paz (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (11,483 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
19,076 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
18,790 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
18,679 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.700 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.800 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 127.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from Viru Viru International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Santa Cruz through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Bolivia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alcantarí International Airport | SRE | 277 km |
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | CBB | 323 km |
| Juan Mendoza International Airport | ORU | 419 km |
| Joya Andina International Airport | UYU | 500 km |
| El Alto International Airport | LPB | 552 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Viru Viru International Airport?
The IATA code of Viru Viru International Airport is VVI and its ICAO code is SLVR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Viru Viru International Airport located?
Viru Viru International Airport is in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia, at coordinates 17.6448° S, 63.1354° W and an elevation of 373 m (1,224 ft).
How far is Viru Viru International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Viru Viru International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 18,679 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 18,790 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 19,076 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 23 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Viru Viru International Airport?
The longest runway at Viru Viru International Airport is 3,500 m (11,483 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Viru Viru International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.