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Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is an international airport serving João Pessoa (Paraíba), Brazil. Its IATA code is JPA and its ICAO code is SBJP. It has one runway, 2,515 m long.
- IATAJPA
- ICAOSBJP
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- JPA
- ICAO code
- SBJP
- City
- João Pessoa
- Region / province
- Paraíba
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 7.1487° S, 34.9506° W
- Elevation
- 66 m (217 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Recife (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,515 m (8,251 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,515 m8,251 ft | Asphalt |
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)
15,888 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,521 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
15,781 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and João Pessoa 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 Brazil
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 109 km |
| Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | NAT | 160 km |
| Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport | MCZ | 279 km |
| Pinto Martins International Airport | FOR | 546 km |
| Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport | SSA | 739 km |
| Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport | PHB | 888 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport?
The IATA code of Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is JPA and its ICAO code is SBJP. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport located?
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, at coordinates 7.1487° S, 34.9506° W and an elevation of 66 m (217 ft).
How far is Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,781 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,521 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 15,888 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 20 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport?
The longest runway at Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is 2,515 m (8,251 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) 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.