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El Arish International Airport (AAC)
El Arish International Airport is an international airport serving El Arish (North Sinai Governorate), Egypt. Its IATA code is AAC and its ICAO code is HEAR. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,019 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- AAC
- ICAO code
- HEAR
- City
- El Arish
- Region / province
- North Sinai Governorate
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 31.0553° N, 33.8280° E
- Elevation
- 36 m (118 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,019 m (9,905 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 3,019 m9,905 ft | Asphalt |
| 16R/34L | 3,019 m9,905 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)
7,631 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h
Hanoi (HAN)
7,149 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,761 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 123.725 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 579.000 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 121.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from El Arish International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and El Arish 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 Egypt
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 153 km |
| Taba International Airport | TCP | 186 km |
| Capital International Airport | CCE | 220 km |
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 255 km |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 300 km |
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | SSH | 347 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of El Arish International Airport?
The IATA code of El Arish International Airport is AAC and its ICAO code is HEAR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is El Arish International Airport located?
El Arish International Airport is in El Arish, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, at coordinates 31.0553° N, 33.8280° E and an elevation of 36 m (118 ft).
How far is El Arish International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from El Arish International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,761 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,149 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,631 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at El Arish International Airport?
The longest runway at El Arish International Airport is 3,019 m (9,905 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from El Arish International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and El Arish International Airport (AAC) 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.