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Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU)
Jalal Talabani International Airport is an international airport serving Sulaymaniyah (As-Sulaymaniyyah Governorate), Iraq. Its IATA code is ISU and its ICAO code is ORSJ. It has one runway, 3,499 m long.
- IATAISU
- ICAOORSJ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ISU
- ICAO code
- ORSJ
- City
- Sulaymaniyah
- Region / province
- As-Sulaymaniyyah Governorate
- Country / territory
- Iraq
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 35.5605° N, 45.3151° E
- Elevation
- 760 m (2,494 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,499 m (11,481 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,499 m11,481 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)
6,545 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,034 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,727 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| AAS | 118.300 MHz |
| ACC | 125.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Jalal Talabani International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Sulaymaniyah 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 | 88 km |
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 144 km |
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 274 km |
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 406 km |
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 599 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Jalal Talabani International Airport?
The IATA code of Jalal Talabani International Airport is ISU and its ICAO code is ORSJ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Jalal Talabani International Airport located?
Jalal Talabani International Airport is in Sulaymaniyah, As-Sulaymaniyyah Governorate, Iraq, at coordinates 35.5605° N, 45.3151° E and an elevation of 760 m (2,494 ft).
How far is Jalal Talabani International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Jalal Talabani International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,727 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,034 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 6,545 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Jalal Talabani International Airport?
The longest runway at Jalal Talabani International Airport is 3,499 m (11,481 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Jalal Talabani International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU) 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.