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Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR)
Pinto Martins International Airport is an international airport serving Fortaleza (Ceará), Brazil. Its IATA code is FOR and its ICAO code is SBFZ. It has one runway, 2,755 m long.
- IATAFOR
- ICAOSBFZ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- FOR
- ICAO code
- SBFZ
- City
- Fortaleza
- Region / province
- Ceará
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 3.7758° S, 38.5322° W
- Elevation
- 25 m (83 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,755 m (9,039 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,755 m9,039 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)
16,133 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,703 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,100 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 133.000 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.950 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 122.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 129.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Pinto Martins International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Fortaleza 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 Brazil
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport | PHB | 368 km |
| Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | NAT | 415 km |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 546 km |
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 627 km |
| Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport | SLZ | 647 km |
| Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport | MCZ | 706 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Pinto Martins International Airport?
The IATA code of Pinto Martins International Airport is FOR and its ICAO code is SBFZ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Pinto Martins International Airport located?
Pinto Martins International Airport is in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, at coordinates 3.7758° S, 38.5322° W and an elevation of 25 m (83 ft).
How far is Pinto Martins International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Pinto Martins International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,100 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,703 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,133 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 20 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Pinto Martins International Airport?
The longest runway at Pinto Martins International Airport is 2,755 m (9,039 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Pinto Martins International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) 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.