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Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA)
Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport is an international airport serving Kavala (Eastern Macedonia and Thrace), Greece. Its IATA code is KVA and its ICAO code is LGKV. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
- IATAKVA
- ICAOLGKV
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KVA
- ICAO code
- LGKV
- City
- Kavala
- Region / province
- Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
- Country / territory
- Greece
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 40.9133° N, 24.6192° E
- Elevation
- 5 m (18 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,844 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,000 m9,844 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)
8,317 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,764 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,556 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 563.700 MHz |
| Approach APP | 122.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kavala 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport | SKG | 146 km |
| Mytilene International Airport | MJT | 266 km |
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | ATH | 336 km |
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | CFU | 425 km |
| Kefalonia International Airport "Anna Pollatou" | EFL | 470 km |
| Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos" | ZTH | 476 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport?
The IATA code of Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport is KVA and its ICAO code is LGKV. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport located?
Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport is in Kavala, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, at coordinates 40.9133° N, 24.6192° E and an elevation of 5 m (18 ft).
How far is Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,556 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,764 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,317 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport?
The longest runway at Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport is 3,000 m (9,844 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) 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.