Uyuni Airport
Uyuni · BoliviaICAO SLUY
Uyuni Airport (UYU) is an airport serving Uyuni, Bolivia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 20° 26' 46.7" S, 66° 50' 54.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 11,136 feet (3,394 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/La_Paz (GMT-4).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from UYU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPB | La Paz, Bolivia | 285 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 117 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at UYU
1 active airline serving Uyuni Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Uyuni Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport | POI | Potosi | Bolivia | 154 km |
| Juan Mendoza Airport | ORU | Oruro | Bolivia | 276 km |
| Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport | SRE | Sucre | Bolivia | 228 km |
| Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport | TJA | Tarija | Bolivia | 255 km |
| Diego Aracena Airport | IQQ | Iquique | Chile | 348 km |
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | CBB | Cochabamba | Bolivia | 342 km |
| El Loa Airport | CJC | Calama | Chile | 311 km |
| Yacuiba Airport | BYC | Yacuiba | Bolivia | 372 km |
Other Airports in Bolivia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 20° 26' 46.7" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 66° 50' 54.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -20.446301
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -66.848396
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/La_Paz
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 03:42 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 11,136 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 3,394 m
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