Ethiopia · International airport
Hawassa International Airport (AWA)
Hawassa International Airport is an international airport serving Hawassa (Sidama Region), Ethiopia. Its IATA code is AWA and its ICAO code is HALA. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- AWA
- ICAO code
- HALA
- City
- Hawassa
- Region / province
- Sidama Region
- Country / territory
- Ethiopia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 7.1006° N, 38.3965° E
- Elevation
- 1,661 m (5,450 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Addis Ababa (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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 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)
7,638 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,385 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,495 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 50 min
Air freight to and from Hawassa International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Hawassa 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 Ethiopia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | ADD | 213 km |
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | DIR | 473 km |
| Gerad Wilwal International Airport | JIJ | 555 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Hawassa International Airport?
The IATA code of Hawassa International Airport is AWA and its ICAO code is HALA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Hawassa International Airport located?
Hawassa International Airport is in Hawassa, Sidama Region, Ethiopia, at coordinates 7.1006° N, 38.3965° E and an elevation of 1,661 m (5,450 ft).
How far is Hawassa International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Hawassa International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,495 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,385 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,638 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Hawassa International Airport?
The longest runway at Hawassa 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 Hawassa International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Hawassa International Airport (AWA) 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.