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Nearest Airport to El Alto: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to El Alto is Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL), about 35 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC), 230 km away.

Closest airport TYL Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport 35 km · 21 mi · ~37 min by car
Closest international SNC General Ulpiano Paez International Airport 230 km · 143 mi · ~4 h 07 min by car

Airports near El Alto

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    Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport Flag of PeruTalara, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru Meet & Greet →
    TYL 35 km21 mi · ~37 min
  2. 2
    Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport Flag of PeruTumbes, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru Meet & Greet →
    TBP 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  3. 3
    PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport Flag of PeruPiura, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru Meet & Greet →
    PIU 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  4. 4
    Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport Flag of EcuadorMacará, Ecuador · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ecuador
    MRR 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  5. 5
    Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport Flag of EcuadorSanta Rosa, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    ETR 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  6. 6
    Ciudad de Catamayo Airport Flag of EcuadorLa Toma (Catamayo), Ecuador · Airfield Airports in Ecuador
    LOH 207 km129 mi · ~3 h 42 min
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    General Ulpiano Paez International Airport Flag of EcuadorSalinas/La Libertad, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador
    SNC 230 km143 mi · ~4 h 07 min
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    José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flag of EcuadorGuayaquil, Ecuador · International Airports in Ecuador Meet & Greet →
    GYE 278 km172 mi · ~4 h 57 min
  9. 9
    Mariscal Lamar Airport Flag of EcuadorCuenca, Ecuador · Regional Airports in Ecuador
    CUE 291 km181 mi · ~5 h 12 min
  10. 10
    Shumba Airport Flag of PeruJaén, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru
    JAE 308 km191 mi · ~5 h 30 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 Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL), about 35 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC), 230 km away.

Which international airport is closest to El Alto?

General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC) is 230 km from El Alto in a straight line — roughly 4 h 07 min by car.

What other airports are near El Alto?

Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport (TBP) — 122 km, PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU) — 124 km and Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport (MRR) — 142 km.

How long does it take to get from El Alto to Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport?

About 37 min by car for the 35 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.