Gabon · International airport
M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB)
M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport is an international airport serving Franceville (Haut-Ogooué Province), Gabon. Its IATA code is MVB and its ICAO code is FOON. It has one runway, 3,080 m long.
- IATAMVB
- ICAOFOON
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MVB
- ICAO code
- FOON
- City
- Franceville
- Region / province
- Haut-Ogooué Province
- Country / territory
- Gabon
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 1.6562° S, 13.4380° E
- Elevation
- 442 m (1,450 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Libreville (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,080 m (10,105 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,080 m10,105 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)
10,567 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,320 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,393 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 655.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Franceville 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 Gabon
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | LBV | 506 km |
| Port Gentil International Airport | POG | 531 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport?
The IATA code of M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport is MVB and its ICAO code is FOON. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport located?
M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport is in Franceville, Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon, at coordinates 1.6562° S, 13.4380° E and an elevation of 442 m (1,450 ft).
How far is M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,393 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,320 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,567 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport?
The longest runway at M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport is 3,080 m (10,105 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) 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.