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Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Luxor International Airport is an international airport serving Luxor (Luxor Governorate), Egypt. Its IATA code is LXR and its ICAO code is HELX. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
- IATALXR
- ICAOHELX
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LXR
- ICAO code
- HELX
- City
- Luxor
- Region / province
- Luxor Governorate
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 25.6710° N, 32.7064° E
- Elevation
- 84 m (276 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,000 m9,843 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)
7,820 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,379 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 | 124.300 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 585.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Luxor International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Luxor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Suhaj International Airport | HMB | 122 km |
| Marsa Alam International Airport | RMF | 190 km |
| Aswan International Airport | ASW | 190 km |
| Hurghada International Airport | HRG | 200 km |
| Asyut International Airport | ATZ | 228 km |
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | SSH | 306 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Luxor International Airport?
The IATA code of Luxor International Airport is LXR and its ICAO code is HELX. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Luxor International Airport located?
Luxor International Airport is in Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt, at coordinates 25.6710° N, 32.7064° E and an elevation of 84 m (276 ft).
How far is Luxor International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Luxor International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,891 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,379 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,820 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Luxor International Airport?
The longest runway at Luxor International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Luxor International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Luxor International Airport (LXR) 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.