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Aswan International Airport (ASW)
Aswan International Airport is an international airport serving Aswan (Aswan Governorate), Egypt. Its IATA code is ASW and its ICAO code is HESN. It has one runway, 3,402 m long.
- IATAASW
- ICAOHESN
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ASW
- ICAO code
- HESN
- City
- Aswan
- Region / province
- Aswan Governorate
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 23.9611° N, 32.8204° E
- Elevation
- 198 m (650 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,402 m (11,161 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,402 m11,161 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)
7,838 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,412 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,891 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.350 MHz |
| Emergency EMR | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 585.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Aswan International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Aswan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Luxor International Airport | LXR | 190 km |
| Marsa Alam International Airport | RMF | 252 km |
| Suhaj International Airport | HMB | 286 km |
| Hurghada International Airport | HRG | 371 km |
| Asyut International Airport | ATZ | 388 km |
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | SSH | 473 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Aswan International Airport?
The IATA code of Aswan International Airport is ASW and its ICAO code is HESN. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Aswan International Airport located?
Aswan International Airport is in Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt, at coordinates 23.9611° N, 32.8204° E and an elevation of 198 m (650 ft).
How far is Aswan International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Aswan International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,891 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,412 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,838 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Aswan International Airport?
The longest runway at Aswan International Airport is 3,402 m (11,161 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Aswan International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Aswan International Airport (ASW) 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.