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Brest Bretagne airport (BES)
Brest Bretagne airport is an international airport serving Brest (Brittany), France. Its IATA code is BES and its ICAO code is LFRB. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,100 m long.
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- ICAOLFRB
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BES
- ICAO code
- LFRB
- City
- Brest
- Region / province
- Brittany
- Country / territory
- France
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 48.4479° N, 4.4185° W
- Elevation
- 99 m (325 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,100 m (10,171 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07R/25L | 3,100 m10,171 ft | Asphalt |
| 07L/25R | 700 m2,297 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)
10,252 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,643 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,606 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 122.400 MHz |
| Approach APP | 135.825 MHz |
| ATIS | 129.350 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Brest Bretagne airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Brest 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 France
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes Atlantique Airport | NTE | 254 km |
| Beauvais-Tillé airport | BVA | 490 km |
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | BOD | 492 km |
| Paris-Orly Airport | ORY | 499 km |
| Charles de Gaulle International Airport | CDG | 515 km |
| Lille Airport | LIL | 592 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Brest Bretagne airport?
The IATA code of Brest Bretagne airport is BES and its ICAO code is LFRB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Brest Bretagne airport located?
Brest Bretagne airport is in Brest, Brittany, France, at coordinates 48.4479° N, 4.4185° W and an elevation of 99 m (325 ft).
How far is Brest Bretagne airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Brest Bretagne airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,606 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,643 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,252 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Brest Bretagne airport?
The longest runway at Brest Bretagne airport is 3,100 m (10,171 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Brest Bretagne airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Brest Bretagne airport (BES) 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.