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Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU)
Juan Mendoza International Airport is an international airport serving Oruro (Oruro Department), Bolivia. Its IATA code is ORU and its ICAO code is SLOR. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,461 m long.
- IATAORU
- ICAOSLOR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ORU
- ICAO code
- SLOR
- City
- Oruro
- Region / province
- Oruro Department
- Country / territory
- Bolivia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 17.9562° S, 67.0758° W
- Elevation
- 3,704 m (12,152 ft)
- Time zone
- America/La Paz (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,461 m (8,075 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,461 m8,075 ft | Asphalt |
| 09/27 | 1,867 m6,125 ft | Unpaved |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
19,470 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
19,186 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
18,973 km
Direct flight: ≈ 24 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Radio RDO | 662.200 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Juan Mendoza International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Oruro through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Bolivia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | CBB | 112 km |
| El Alto International Airport | LPB | 200 km |
| Alcantarí International Airport | SRE | 249 km |
| Joya Andina International Airport | UYU | 277 km |
| Viru Viru International Airport | VVI | 419 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Juan Mendoza International Airport?
The IATA code of Juan Mendoza International Airport is ORU and its ICAO code is SLOR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Juan Mendoza International Airport located?
Juan Mendoza International Airport is in Oruro, Oruro Department, Bolivia, at coordinates 17.9562° S, 67.0758° W and an elevation of 3,704 m (12,152 ft).
How far is Juan Mendoza International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Juan Mendoza International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 18,973 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 19,186 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 19,470 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 24 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Juan Mendoza International Airport?
The longest runway at Juan Mendoza International Airport is 2,461 m (8,075 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Juan Mendoza International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.