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Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA)
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport is an international airport serving Tulcán (Carchi Province), Ecuador. Its IATA code is TUA and its ICAO code is SETU. It has one runway, 2,460 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- TUA
- ICAO code
- SETU
- City
- Tulcán
- Region / province
- Carchi Province
- Country / territory
- Ecuador
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 0.8095° N, 77.7081° W
- Elevation
- 2,941 m (9,649 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,460 m (8,071 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,460 m8,071 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)
18,032 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h
Hanoi (HAN)
17,536 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
18,635 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 122.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Tulcán 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | 126 km |
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | 214 km |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | 216 km |
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | MEC | 384 km |
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | 409 km |
| General Ulpiano Paez International Airport | SNC | 495 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport?
The IATA code of Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport is TUA and its ICAO code is SETU. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport located?
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport is in Tulcán, Carchi Province, Ecuador, at coordinates 0.8095° N, 77.7081° W and an elevation of 2,941 m (9,649 ft).
How far is Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 18,635 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 17,536 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 18,032 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 23 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport?
The longest runway at Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport is 2,460 m (8,071 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA) 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.