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Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Chania International Airport is an international airport serving Souda (Crete), Greece. Its IATA code is CHQ and its ICAO code is LGSA. It has one runway, 3,347 m long.
- IATACHQ
- ICAOLGSA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CHQ
- ICAO code
- LGSA
- City
- Souda
- Region / province
- Crete
- Country / territory
- Greece
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 35.5312° N, 24.1507° E
- Elevation
- 149 m (490 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,347 m (10,982 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,347 m10,982 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)
8,452 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,929 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,637 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 563.700 MHz |
| Approach APP | 118.125 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| MISC | 25.240 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 35.940 MHz |
| PMSV | 35.940 MHz |
| POST | 27.895 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 121.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Chania International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Souda 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 Greece
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | HER | 96 km |
| Santorini International Airport | JTR | 154 km |
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | ATH | 268 km |
| Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | KGS | 299 km |
| Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" | RHO | 367 km |
| Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos" | ZTH | 382 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Chania International Airport?
The IATA code of Chania International Airport is CHQ and its ICAO code is LGSA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Chania International Airport located?
Chania International Airport is in Souda, Crete, Greece, at coordinates 35.5312° N, 24.1507° E and an elevation of 149 m (490 ft).
How far is Chania International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Chania International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,637 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,929 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,452 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Chania International Airport?
The longest runway at Chania International Airport is 3,347 m (10,982 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Chania International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Chania International Airport (CHQ) 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.