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Nearest Airport to Santa Elena: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Santa Elena is Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS), about 225 km (140 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), 264 km away.

Closest airport YMS Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport 225 km · 140 mi · ~4 h 01 min by car
Closest international IQT Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport 264 km · 164 mi · ~4 h 43 min by car

Airports near Santa Elena

  1. 1
    Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport Flag of PeruYurimaguas, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru
    YMS 225 km140 mi · ~4 h 01 min
  2. 2
    Cruzeiro do Sul Airport Flag of BrazilCruzeiro Do Sul, Brazil · Regional Airports in Brazil
    CZS 228 km142 mi · ~4 h 04 min
  3. 3
    Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport Flag of PeruTarapoto, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru Meet & Greet →
    TPP 258 km160 mi · ~4 h 36 min
  4. 4
    Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport Flag of PeruIquitos, Peru · International Airports in Peru Meet & Greet →
    IQT 264 km164 mi · ~4 h 43 min
  5. 5
    Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport Flag of PeruPucallpa, Peru · International Airports in Peru Meet & Greet →
    PCL 267 km166 mi · ~4 h 46 min
  6. 6
    Juanjui Airport Flag of PeruJuanjuí, Peru · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Peru
    JJI 318 km198 mi · ~5 h 41 min
  7. 7
    Juan Simons Vela Airport Flag of PeruRioja, Peru · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Peru
    RIJ 339 km211 mi · ~6 h 04 min
  8. 8
    Chachapoyas Airport Flag of PeruChachapoyas, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru
    CHH 417 km259 mi · ~7 h 27 min
  9. 9
    Tarauacá Airport Flag of BrazilTarauacá, Brazil · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Brazil
    TRQ 435 km270 mi · ~7 h 46 min
  10. 10
    Caballococha Airport Flag of PeruCaballococha, Peru · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Peru
    — 461 km286 mi · ~8 h 14 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 Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS), about 225 km (140 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), 264 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Santa Elena?

Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) is 264 km from Santa Elena in a straight line — roughly 4 h 43 min by car.

What other airports are near Santa Elena?

Cruzeiro do Sul Airport (CZS) — 228 km, Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) — 258 km and Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) — 264 km.

How long does it take to get from Santa Elena to Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport?

About 4 h 01 min by car for the 225 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.