Ecuador · International airport
General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC)
General Ulpiano Paez International Airport is an international airport serving Salinas/La Libertad (Santa Elena Province), Ecuador. Its IATA code is SNC and its ICAO code is SESA. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,630 m long.
- IATASNC
- ICAOSESA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SNC
- ICAO code
- SESA
- City
- Salinas/La Libertad
- Region / province
- Santa Elena Province
- Country / territory
- Ecuador
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 2.2101° S, 80.9851° W
- Elevation
- 5 m (18 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,630 m (8,629 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,630 m8,629 ft | Asphalt |
| 08/26 | 1,130 m3,707 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)
18,177 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
17,777 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
18,740 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ACC | 128.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 124.100 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 126.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 122.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from General Ulpiano Paez International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Salinas/La Libertad 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 Ecuador
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | 123 km |
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | MEC | 145 km |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | ETR | 176 km |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | 301 km |
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | 373 km |
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | 385 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of General Ulpiano Paez International Airport?
The IATA code of General Ulpiano Paez International Airport is SNC and its ICAO code is SESA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport located?
General Ulpiano Paez International Airport is in Salinas/La Libertad, Santa Elena Province, Ecuador, at coordinates 2.2101° S, 80.9851° W and an elevation of 5 m (18 ft).
How far is General Ulpiano Paez International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from General Ulpiano Paez International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 18,740 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 17,777 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 18,177 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 23 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at General Ulpiano Paez International Airport?
The longest runway at General Ulpiano Paez International Airport is 2,630 m (8,629 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from General Ulpiano Paez International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC) 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.