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Nearest Airport to La Paz: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to La Paz is Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA), about 38 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 89 km away.

Closest airport TUA Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport 38 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car
Closest international UIO Mariscal Sucre International Airport 89 km · 55 mi · ~1 h 35 min by car

Airports near La Paz

  1. 1
    Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport Flag of EcuadorTulcán, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    TUA 38 km23 mi · ~40 min
  2. 2
    San Luis Airport Flag of ColombiaIpiales, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    IPI 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
  3. 3
    Mariscal Sucre International Airport Flag of EcuadorQuito, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    UIO 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  4. 4
    Antonio Nariño Airport Flag of ColombiaChachagüí, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    PSO 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  5. 5
    Francisco De Orellana Airport Flag of EcuadorCoca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    OCC 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  6. 6
    Tres De Mayo Airport Flag of ColombiaPuerto Asís, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    PUU 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  7. 7
    La Florida Airport Flag of ColombiaTumaco, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    TCO 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
  8. 8
    Jumandy Airport Flag of EcuadorAhuano, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    TNW 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
  9. 9
    Cotopaxi International Airport Flag of EcuadorLatacunga, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    LTX 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min
  10. 10
    Tarapoa Airport Flag of EcuadorTarapoa, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    TPC 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 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 Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA), about 38 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 89 km away.

Which international airport is closest to La Paz?

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is 89 km from La Paz in a straight line — roughly 1 h 35 min by car.

What other airports are near La Paz?

San Luis Airport (IPI) — 45 km, Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) — 89 km and Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO) — 118 km.

How long does it take to get from La Paz to Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport?

About 40 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.