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Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR)
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is an international airport serving Mazar-i-Sharif (Balkh Province), Afghanistan. Its IATA code is MZR and its ICAO code is OAMS. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
- IATAMZR
- ICAOOAMS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MZR
- ICAO code
- OAMS
- City
- Mazar-i-Sharif
- Region / province
- Balkh Province
- Country / territory
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 36.7041° N, 67.2105° E
- Elevation
- 391 m (1,284 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 06R/24L | 3,000 m9,843 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)
4,635 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
4,095 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,883 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| CONTROL | 121.250 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 132.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Mazar-i-Sharif 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kabul International Airport | KBL | 299 km |
| Khost International Airport | KHT | 448 km |
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | HEA | 530 km |
| Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport | KDH | 591 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport?
The IATA code of Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is MZR and its ICAO code is OAMS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport located?
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is in Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province, Afghanistan, at coordinates 36.7041° N, 67.2105° E and an elevation of 391 m (1,284 ft).
How far is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,883 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 4,095 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,635 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport?
The longest runway at Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR) 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.