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Nearest Airport to El Alto: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to El Alto is Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC), about 49 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC), 166 km away.

Closest airport CTC Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport 49 km · 31 mi · ~53 min by car
Closest international TUC Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport 166 km · 103 mi · ~2 h 58 min by car

Airports near El Alto

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    Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport Flag of ArgentinaCatamarca, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    CTC 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
  2. 2
    Termas de Río Hondo international Airport Flag of ArgentinaTermas de Río Hondo, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    RHD 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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    Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport Flag of ArgentinaSantiago del Estero, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    SDE 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 08 min
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    Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport Flag of ArgentinaSan Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina · International Airports in Argentina
    TUC 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
  5. 5
    Capitan V A Almonacid Airport Flag of ArgentinaLa Rioja, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    IRJ 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
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    Chamical Airport Flag of ArgentinaGobernador Gordillo, Argentina · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Argentina
    SACT 244 km151 mi · ~4 h 21 min
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    Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport Flag of ArgentinaCordoba, Argentina · International Airports in Argentina Meet & Greet →
    COR 352 km219 mi · ~6 h 17 min
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    Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport Flag of ArgentinaSalta, Argentina · International Airports in Argentina
    SLA 384 km239 mi · ~6 h 52 min
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    Villa Dolores Airport Flag of ArgentinaVilla Dolores, Argentina · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Argentina
    VDR 405 km251 mi · ~7 h 14 min
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    Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport Flag of ArgentinaSan Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina · International Airports in Argentina
    JUJ 436 km271 mi · ~7 h 48 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of El Alto; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to El Alto?

The nearest airport to El Alto is Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC), about 49 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC), 166 km away.

Which international airport is closest to El Alto?

Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) is 166 km from El Alto in a straight line — roughly 2 h 58 min by car.

What other airports are near El Alto?

Termas de Río Hondo international Airport (RHD) — 100 km, Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport (SDE) — 120 km and Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) — 166 km.

How long does it take to get from El Alto to Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport?

About 53 min by car for the 49 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.