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Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH)
Mersa Matruh International Airport is an international airport serving Marsa Matruh (Matruh Governorate), Egypt. Its IATA code is MUH and its ICAO code is HEMM. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MUH
- ICAO code
- HEMM
- City
- Marsa Matruh
- Region / province
- Matruh Governorate
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 31.3243° N, 27.2223° E
- Elevation
- 23 m (75 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Asphalt |
| 15/33 | 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)
8,250 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,758 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,388 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Radio RDO | 579.000 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Mersa Matruh International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Marsa Matruh 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 | 126 km |
| Alexandria International Airport | HBE | 239 km |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 376 km |
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 421 km |
| Capital International Airport | CCE | 463 km |
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 477 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Mersa Matruh International Airport?
The IATA code of Mersa Matruh International Airport is MUH and its ICAO code is HEMM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Mersa Matruh International Airport located?
Mersa Matruh International Airport is in Marsa Matruh, Matruh Governorate, Egypt, at coordinates 31.3243° N, 27.2223° E and an elevation of 23 m (75 ft).
How far is Mersa Matruh International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Mersa Matruh International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,388 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,758 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,250 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h.
How long is the runway at Mersa Matruh International Airport?
The longest runway at Mersa Matruh International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Mersa Matruh International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH) 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.