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João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET)
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport is an international airport serving Pelotas (Rio Grande do Sul), Brazil. Its IATA code is PET and its ICAO code is SBPK. It has one runway, 1,980 m long.
- IATAPET
- ICAOSBPK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- PET
- ICAO code
- SBPK
- City
- Pelotas
- Region / province
- Rio Grande do Sul
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 31.7172° S, 52.3278° W
- Elevation
- 18 m (59 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Sao Paulo (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,980 m (6,496 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 1,980 m6,496 ft | Concrete |
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)
17,386 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
17,553 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,843 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 125.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Pelotas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | POA | 221 km |
| Hercílio Luz International Airport | FLN | 579 km |
| Ministro Victor Konder International Airport | NVT | 645 km |
| Cataratas International Airport | IGU | 713 km |
| Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport | CWB | 754 km |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 1,058 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport?
The IATA code of João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport is PET and its ICAO code is SBPK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport located?
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport is in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, at coordinates 31.7172° S, 52.3278° W and an elevation of 18 m (59 ft).
How far is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,843 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 17,553 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 17,386 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport?
The longest runway at João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport is 1,980 m (6,496 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET) 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.