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Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
Amílcar Cabral International Airport is an international airport serving Espargos (Barlavento Islands), Cape Verde. Its IATA code is SID and its ICAO code is GVAC. It has one runway, 3,280 m long.
- IATASID
- ICAOGVAC
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SID
- ICAO code
- GVAC
- City
- Espargos
- Region / province
- Barlavento Islands
- Country / territory
- Cape Verde
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 16.7414° N, 22.9494° W
- Elevation
- 54 m (177 ft)
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Cape Verde (UTC-01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,280 m (10,760 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,280 m10,760 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)
13,536 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,014 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,684 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 345.200 MHz |
| Approach APP | 126.400 MHz |
| AWOS | 127.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Amílcar Cabral International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Espargos 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 | 68 km |
| Nelson Mandela International Airport | RAI | 208 km |
| Cesaria Evora International Airport | VXE | 224 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
The IATA code of Amílcar Cabral International Airport is SID and its ICAO code is GVAC. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Amílcar Cabral International Airport located?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport is in Espargos, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde, at coordinates 16.7414° N, 22.9494° W and an elevation of 54 m (177 ft).
How far is Amílcar Cabral International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,684 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,014 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,536 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 17 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
The longest runway at Amílcar Cabral International Airport is 3,280 m (10,760 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) 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.