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Garoua International Airport (GOU)
Garoua International Airport is an international airport serving Garoua (North Region), Cameroon. Its IATA code is GOU and its ICAO code is FKKR. It has one runway, 3,363 m long.
- IATAGOU
- ICAOFKKR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- GOU
- ICAO code
- FKKR
- City
- Garoua
- Region / province
- North Region
- Country / territory
- Cameroon
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 9.3348° N, 13.3721° E
- Elevation
- 242 m (794 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,363 m (11,032 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,363 m11,032 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)
10,230 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,882 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,167 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 880.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Garoua International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Garoua 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 | 656 km |
| Douala International Airport | DLA | 717 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Garoua International Airport?
The IATA code of Garoua International Airport is GOU and its ICAO code is FKKR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Garoua International Airport located?
Garoua International Airport is in Garoua, North Region, Cameroon, at coordinates 9.3348° N, 13.3721° E and an elevation of 242 m (794 ft).
How far is Garoua International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Garoua International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,167 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,882 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,230 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Garoua International Airport?
The longest runway at Garoua International Airport is 3,363 m (11,032 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Garoua International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Garoua International Airport (GOU) 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.