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Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an international airport serving Baku (Baku (city)), Azerbaijan. Its IATA code is GYD and its ICAO code is UBBB. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 m long.
- IATAGYD
- ICAOUBBB
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- GYD
- ICAO code
- UBBB
- City
- Baku
- Region / province
- Baku (city)
- Country / territory
- Azerbaijan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 40.4728° N, 50.0509° E
- Elevation
- 3 m (10 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Baku (UTC+04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Asphalt |
| 17/35 | 3,200 m10,499 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)
6,181 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,633 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,425 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 129.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.800 MHz |
| GCA | 119.200 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| RDR | 120.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Baku 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 Azerbaijan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gabala International Airport | GBB | 200 km |
| Ganja International Airport | GNJ | 316 km |
| Lachin International Airport | LHL | 320 km |
| Nakhchivan International Airport | NAJ | 417 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
The IATA code of Heydar Aliyev International Airport is GYD and its ICAO code is UBBB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Heydar Aliyev International Airport located?
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is in Baku, Baku (city), Azerbaijan, at coordinates 40.4728° N, 50.0509° E and an elevation of 3 m (10 ft).
How far is Heydar Aliyev International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,425 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,633 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 6,181 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
The longest runway at Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 4,000 m (13,123 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) 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.