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Alexandria International Airport (HBE)
Alexandria International Airport is an international airport serving Alexandria (Alexandria Governorate), Egypt. Its IATA code is HBE and its ICAO code is HEAX. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,400 m long.
- IATAHBE
- ICAOHEAX
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- HBE
- ICAO code
- HEAX
- City
- Alexandria
- Region / province
- Alexandria Governorate
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 30.9325° N, 29.6964° E
- Elevation
- 52 m (171 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,400 m (11,156 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 3,400 m11,156 ft | Asphalt |
| 14R/32L | 3,400 m11,155 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)
8,024 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,538 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,155 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 122.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 122.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Alexandria International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Alexandria 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Alamein International Airport | DBB | 118 km |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 147 km |
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 187 km |
| Capital International Airport | CCE | 227 km |
| Mersa Matruh International Airport | MUH | 239 km |
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 245 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Alexandria International Airport?
The IATA code of Alexandria International Airport is HBE and its ICAO code is HEAX. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Alexandria International Airport located?
Alexandria International Airport is in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, at coordinates 30.9325° N, 29.6964° E and an elevation of 52 m (171 ft).
How far is Alexandria International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Alexandria International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,155 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,538 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,024 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Alexandria International Airport?
The longest runway at Alexandria International Airport is 3,400 m (11,156 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Alexandria International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Alexandria International Airport (HBE) 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.