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Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Erbil International Airport is an international airport serving Arbil (Erbil Governorate), Iraq. Its IATA code is EBL and its ICAO code is ORER. It has one runway, 4,800 m long.
- IATAEBL
- ICAOORER
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- EBL
- ICAO code
- ORER
- City
- Arbil
- Region / province
- Erbil Governorate
- Country / territory
- Iraq
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 36.2360° N, 43.9466° E
- Elevation
- 409 m (1,341 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 4,800 m (15,748 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,800 m15,748 ft | Concrete |
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)
6,671 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,155 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,860 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ACC | 125.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 129.750 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 128.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Erbil International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Arbil 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 Iraq
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 93 km |
| Jalal Talabani International Airport | ISU | 144 km |
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 332 km |
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 474 km |
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 720 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Erbil International Airport?
The IATA code of Erbil International Airport is EBL and its ICAO code is ORER. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Erbil International Airport located?
Erbil International Airport is in Arbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq, at coordinates 36.2360° N, 43.9466° E and an elevation of 409 m (1,341 ft).
How far is Erbil International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Erbil International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,860 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,155 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 6,671 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Erbil International Airport?
The longest runway at Erbil International Airport is 4,800 m (15,748 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Erbil International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Erbil International Airport (EBL) 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.