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Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM)
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is an international airport serving Tachina (Esmeraldas Province), Ecuador. Its IATA code is ESM and its ICAO code is SETN. It has one runway, 2,400 m long.
- IATAESM
- ICAOSETN
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ESM
- ICAO code
- SETN
- City
- Tachina
- Region / province
- Esmeraldas Province
- Country / territory
- Ecuador
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 0.9785° N, 79.6266° W
- Elevation
- 10 m (32 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,400 m (7,874 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,400 m7,874 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)
17,936 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
17,477 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
18,531 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Radio RDO | 126.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 122.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Carlos Concha Torres International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Tachina 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 Ecuador
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | 187 km |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | 214 km |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | 238 km |
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | MEC | 244 km |
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | 350 km |
| General Ulpiano Paez International Airport | SNC | 385 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Carlos Concha Torres International Airport?
The IATA code of Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is ESM and its ICAO code is SETN. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Carlos Concha Torres International Airport located?
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is in Tachina, Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador, at coordinates 0.9785° N, 79.6266° W and an elevation of 10 m (32 ft).
How far is Carlos Concha Torres International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Carlos Concha Torres International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 18,531 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 17,477 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 17,936 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 23 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Carlos Concha Torres International Airport?
The longest runway at Carlos Concha Torres International Airport is 2,400 m (7,874 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Carlos Concha Torres International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM) 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.