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Nearest Airport to Santa Elena: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Santa Elena is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC), about 14 km (9 mi) away.

Closest airport SNC General Ulpiano Paez International Airport 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car

Airports near Santa Elena

  1. 1
    General Ulpiano Paez International Airport Flag of EcuadorSalinas/La Libertad, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    SNC 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  2. 2
    José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flag of EcuadorGuayaquil, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    GYE 109 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  3. 3
    Reales Tamarindos Airport Flag of EcuadorPortoviejo, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    PVO 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  4. 4
    Eloy Alfaro International Airport Flag of EcuadorManta, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    MEC 144 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
  5. 5
    Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport Flag of PeruTumbes, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru Meet & Greet →
    TBP 157 km97 mi · ~2 h 48 min
  6. 6
    Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport Flag of EcuadorSanta Rosa, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    ETR 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
  7. 7
    Mariscal Lamar Airport Flag of EcuadorCuenca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    CUE 221 km137 mi · ~3 h 57 min
  8. 8
    Ciudad de Catamayo Airport Flag of EcuadorLa Toma (Catamayo), Ecuador · Airfield Airports in Ecuador
    LOH 257 km160 mi · ~4 h 35 min
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    Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport Flag of EcuadorMacará, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    MRR 260 km162 mi · ~4 h 39 min
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    Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport Flag of PeruTalara, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru Meet & Greet →
    TYL 265 km165 mi · ~4 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Santa Elena?

The nearest airport to Santa Elena is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC), about 14 km (9 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Santa Elena?

General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC) is 14 km from Santa Elena in a straight line — roughly 15 min by car.

What other airports are near Santa Elena?

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) — 109 km, Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO) — 139 km and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) — 144 km.

How long does it take to get from Santa Elena to General Ulpiano Paez International Airport?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.