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La Chinita International Airport (MAR)
La Chinita International Airport is an international airport serving Maracaibo (Zulia State), Venezuela. Its IATA code is MAR and its ICAO code is SVMC. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 m long.
- IATAMAR
- ICAOSVMC
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MAR
- ICAO code
- SVMC
- City
- Maracaibo
- Region / province
- Zulia State
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 10.5575° N, 71.7293° W
- Elevation
- 73 m (239 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Caracas (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Concrete |
| 03R/21L | 2,500 m8,202 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)
17,057 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,471 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
17,631 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.200 MHz |
| ATIS | 115.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 132.000 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from La Chinita International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Maracaibo 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 Venezuela
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Josefa Camejo International Airport | LSP | 219 km |
| Jacinto Lara International Airport | BRM | 266 km |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVZ | 312 km |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | STD | 334 km |
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 418 km |
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 518 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of La Chinita International Airport?
The IATA code of La Chinita International Airport is MAR and its ICAO code is SVMC. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is La Chinita International Airport located?
La Chinita International Airport is in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela, at coordinates 10.5575° N, 71.7293° W and an elevation of 73 m (239 ft).
How far is La Chinita International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from La Chinita International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 17,631 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,471 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 17,057 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 22 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at La Chinita International Airport?
The longest runway at La Chinita International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from La Chinita International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and La Chinita International Airport (MAR) 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.