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Douala International Airport (DLA)
Douala International Airport is an international airport serving Douala (Littoral Region), Cameroon. Its IATA code is DLA and its ICAO code is FKKD. It has one runway, 2,850 m long.
- IATADLA
- ICAOFKKD
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- DLA
- ICAO code
- FKKD
- City
- Douala
- Region / province
- Littoral Region
- Country / territory
- Cameroon
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 4.0061° N, 9.7195° E
- Elevation
- 10 m (33 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,850 m (9,350 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,850 m9,350 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)
10,787 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h
Hanoi (HAN)
10,475 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,679 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 655.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Douala International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Douala 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 Cameroon
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | NSI | 206 km |
| Garoua International Airport | GOU | 717 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Douala International Airport?
The IATA code of Douala International Airport is DLA and its ICAO code is FKKD. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Douala International Airport located?
Douala International Airport is in Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon, at coordinates 4.0061° N, 9.7195° E and an elevation of 10 m (33 ft).
How far is Douala International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Douala International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,679 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,475 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,787 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Douala International Airport?
The longest runway at Douala International Airport is 2,850 m (9,350 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Douala International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Douala International Airport (DLA) 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.