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Nearest Airport to La Paz: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to La Paz is Tunja Airport, about 76 km (47 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 175 km away.

Closest airport SKTJ Tunja Airport 76 km · 47 mi · ~1 h 21 min by car
Closest international BOG El Dorado International Airport 175 km · 109 mi · ~3 h 08 min by car

Airports near La Paz

  1. 1
    Tunja Airport Flag of ColombiaTunja, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    — 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  2. 2
    Yariguíes Airport Flag of ColombiaBarrancabermeja, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    EJA 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  3. 3
    Palonegro Airport Flag of ColombiaBucaramanga, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BGA 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
  4. 4
    German Olano Air Base Flag of ColombiaLa Dorada, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    PAL 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  5. 5
    El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport Flag of ColombiaYopal, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    EYP 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min
  6. 6
    El Dorado International Airport Flag of ColombiaBogota, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BOG 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
  7. 7
    Mariquita Airport Flag of ColombiaMariquita, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MQU 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min
  8. 8
    Paz de Ariporo Airport Flag of ColombiaPaz de Ariporo, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    PZA 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
  9. 9
    Jose Maria Córdova International Airport Flag of ColombiaMedellín, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    MDE 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 37 min
  10. 10
    Gustavo Vargas Airport Flag of ColombiaTame, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    TME 204 km127 mi · ~3 h 39 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 Tunja Airport, about 76 km (47 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 175 km away.

Which international airport is closest to La Paz?

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is 175 km from La Paz in a straight line — roughly 3 h 08 min by car.

What other airports are near La Paz?

Yariguíes Airport (EJA) — 97 km, Palonegro Airport (BGA) — 114 km and German Olano Air Base (PAL) — 141 km.

How long does it take to get from La Paz to Tunja Airport?

About 1 h 21 min by car for the 76 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.