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Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is an international airport serving São Luís (Maranhão), Brazil. Its IATA code is SLZ and its ICAO code is SBSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,386 m long.
- IATASLZ
- ICAOSBSL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SLZ
- ICAO code
- SBSL
- City
- São Luís
- Region / province
- Maranhão
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 2.5864° S, 44.2350° W
- Elevation
- 54 m (178 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Belem (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,386 m (7,828 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,386 m7,828 ft | Asphalt |
| 09/27 | 1,464 m4,803 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)
16,648 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,168 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,675 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 122.050 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and São Luís 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport | PHB | 280 km |
| Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport | BEL | 490 km |
| Pinto Martins International Airport | FOR | 647 km |
| Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport | MCP | 815 km |
| Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | NAT | 1,045 km |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 1,147 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport?
The IATA code of Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is SLZ and its ICAO code is SBSL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport located?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, at coordinates 2.5864° S, 44.2350° W and an elevation of 54 m (178 ft).
How far is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,675 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,168 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,648 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport?
The longest runway at Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is 2,386 m (7,828 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) 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.