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Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA)
Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport is an international airport serving Guzara (Herat Province), Afghanistan. Its IATA code is HEA and its ICAO code is OAHR. It has one runway, 3,014 m long.
- IATAHEA
- ICAOOAHR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- HEA
- ICAO code
- OAHR
- City
- Guzara
- Region / province
- Herat Province
- Country / territory
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 34.2100° N, 62.2283° E
- Elevation
- 977 m (3,206 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,014 m (9,888 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,014 m9,888 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)
4,998 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
4,488 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,194 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Guzara 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 Afghanistan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport | KDH | 452 km |
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | MZR | 530 km |
| Kabul International Airport | KBL | 642 km |
| Khost International Airport | KHT | 708 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport?
The IATA code of Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport is HEA and its ICAO code is OAHR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport located?
Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport is in Guzara, Herat Province, Afghanistan, at coordinates 34.2100° N, 62.2283° E and an elevation of 977 m (3,206 ft).
How far is Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,194 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 4,488 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,998 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 7 h.
How long is the runway at Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport?
The longest runway at Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport is 3,014 m (9,888 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA) 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.