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El Alamein International Airport (DBB)
El Alamein International Airport is an international airport serving El Alamein (Matruh Governorate), Egypt. Its IATA code is DBB and its ICAO code is HEAL. It has one runway, 3,499 m long.
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- ICAOHEAL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- DBB
- ICAO code
- HEAL
- City
- El Alamein
- Region / province
- Matruh Governorate
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 30.9243° N, 28.4616° E
- Elevation
- 47 m (154 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,499 m (11,479 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,499 m11,479 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)
8,140 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,653 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,273 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 123.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from El Alamein International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and El Alamein 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria International Airport | HBE | 118 km |
| Mersa Matruh International Airport | MUH | 126 km |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 250 km |
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 295 km |
| Capital International Airport | CCE | 337 km |
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 362 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of El Alamein International Airport?
The IATA code of El Alamein International Airport is DBB and its ICAO code is HEAL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is El Alamein International Airport located?
El Alamein International Airport is in El Alamein, Matruh Governorate, Egypt, at coordinates 30.9243° N, 28.4616° E and an elevation of 47 m (154 ft).
How far is El Alamein International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from El Alamein International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,273 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,653 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,140 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at El Alamein International Airport?
The longest runway at El Alamein International Airport is 3,499 m (11,479 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from El Alamein International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and El Alamein International Airport (DBB) 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.