Cape Verde · International airport
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Nelson Mandela International Airport is an international airport serving Praia (Sotavento Islands), Cape Verde. Its IATA code is RAI and its ICAO code is GVNP. It has one runway, 2,100 m long.
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- ICAOGVNP
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- RAI
- ICAO code
- GVNP
- City
- Praia
- Region / province
- Sotavento Islands
- Country / territory
- Cape Verde
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 14.9411° N, 23.4847° W
- Elevation
- 70 m (230 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)
13,689 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,176 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,820 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.200 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from Nelson Mandela International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Praia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aristides Pereira International Airport | BVC | 147 km |
| Amílcar Cabral International Airport | SID | 208 km |
| Cesaria Evora International Airport | VXE | 269 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Nelson Mandela International Airport?
The IATA code of Nelson Mandela International Airport is RAI and its ICAO code is GVNP. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Nelson Mandela International Airport located?
Nelson Mandela International Airport is in Praia, Sotavento Islands, Cape Verde, at coordinates 14.9411° N, 23.4847° W and an elevation of 70 m (230 ft).
How far is Nelson Mandela International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,820 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,176 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,689 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 17 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Nelson Mandela International Airport?
The longest runway at Nelson Mandela 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 Nelson Mandela International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) 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.