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Nearest Airport to La Paz: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to La Paz is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 159 km away.

Closest airport VUP Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport 10 km · 6 mi · ~11 min by car
Closest international MAR La Chinita International Airport 159 km · 99 mi · ~2 h 50 min by car

Airports near La Paz

  1. 1
    Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport Flag of ColombiaValledupar, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    VUP 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
  2. 2
    Jorge Isaac Airport Flag of ColombiaLa Mina-Maicao, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MCJ 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  3. 3
    Almirante Padilla Airport Flag of ColombiaRiohacha, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    RCH 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  4. 4
    Simón Bolívar International Airport Flag of ColombiaSanta Marta, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    SMR 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  5. 5
    La Chinita International Airport Flag of VenezuelaMaracaibo, Venezuela · International Airports in Venezuela
    MAR 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  6. 6
    Las Flores Airport Flag of ColombiaEl Banco, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    ELB 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
  7. 7
    Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Flag of ColombiaBarranquilla, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BAQ 184 km115 mi · ~3 h 18 min
  8. 8
    Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport Flag of VenezuelaSan Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Venezuela
    STB 207 km128 mi · ~3 h 42 min
  9. 9
    Baracoa Airport Flag of ColombiaMagangué, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MGN 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 min
  10. 10
    Aguas Claras Airport Flag of ColombiaOcaña, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    OCV 231 km144 mi · ~4 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to La Paz?

The nearest airport to La Paz is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 159 km away.

Which international airport is closest to La Paz?

La Chinita International Airport (MAR) is 159 km from La Paz in a straight line — roughly 2 h 50 min by car.

What other airports are near La Paz?

Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ) — 120 km, Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) — 130 km and Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) — 142 km.

How long does it take to get from La Paz to Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport?

About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.