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Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC)
Aristides Pereira International Airport is an international airport serving Rabil (Barlavento Islands), Cape Verde. Its IATA code is BVC and its ICAO code is GVBA. It has one runway, 2,100 m long.
- IATABVC
- ICAOGVBA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BVC
- ICAO code
- GVBA
- City
- Rabil
- Region / province
- Barlavento Islands
- Country / territory
- Cape Verde
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 16.1365° N, 22.8889° W
- Elevation
- 21 m (69 ft)
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Cape Verde (UTC-01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,100 m (6,890 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,100 m6,890 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)
13,566 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,047 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,706 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| TOWER | 118.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Aristides Pereira International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Rabil 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 Cape Verde
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amílcar Cabral International Airport | SID | 68 km |
| Nelson Mandela International Airport | RAI | 147 km |
| Cesaria Evora International Airport | VXE | 244 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Aristides Pereira International Airport?
The IATA code of Aristides Pereira International Airport is BVC and its ICAO code is GVBA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Aristides Pereira International Airport located?
Aristides Pereira International Airport is in Rabil, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde, at coordinates 16.1365° N, 22.8889° W and an elevation of 21 m (69 ft).
How far is Aristides Pereira International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Aristides Pereira International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,706 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,047 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,566 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 17 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Aristides Pereira International Airport?
The longest runway at Aristides Pereira International Airport is 2,100 m (6,890 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Aristides Pereira International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) 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.