Guinea-Bissau · International airport
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB)
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is an international airport serving Bissau (Bissau Autonomous Sector), Guinea-Bissau. Its IATA code is OXB and its ICAO code is GGOV. It has one runway, 3,200 m long.
- IATAOXB
- ICAOGGOV
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- OXB
- ICAO code
- GGOV
- City
- Bissau
- Region / province
- Bissau Autonomous Sector
- Country / territory
- Guinea-Bissau
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 11.8943° N, 15.6536° W
- Elevation
- 39 m (129 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Bissau (UTC)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,200 m (10,499 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,200 m10,499 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)
13,103 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,640 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,161 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 343.200 MHz |
| Approach APP | 123.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 124.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is the only airport in Guinea-Bissau in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Osvaldo Vieira International Airport?
The IATA code of Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is OXB and its ICAO code is GGOV. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport located?
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is in Bissau, Bissau Autonomous Sector, Guinea-Bissau, at coordinates 11.8943° N, 15.6536° W and an elevation of 39 m (129 ft).
How far is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,161 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,640 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,103 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 16 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport?
The longest runway at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is 3,200 m (10,499 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) 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.