Jordan · International airport
King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
King Hussein International Airport is an international airport serving Aqaba (Al 'Aqaba Governorate), Jordan. Its IATA code is AQJ and its ICAO code is OJAQ. It has one runway, 3,004 m long.
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- ICAOOJAQ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- AQJ
- ICAO code
- OJAQ
- City
- Aqaba
- Region / province
- Al 'Aqaba Governorate
- Country / territory
- Jordan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 29.6116° N, 35.0181° E
- Elevation
- 53 m (175 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Amman (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,004 m (9,855 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,004 m9,855 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)
7,536 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,066 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,649 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.200 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| MISC | 121.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from King Hussein International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Aqaba 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 Jordan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | 253 km |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | 279 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of King Hussein International Airport?
The IATA code of King Hussein International Airport is AQJ and its ICAO code is OJAQ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is King Hussein International Airport located?
King Hussein International Airport is in Aqaba, Al 'Aqaba Governorate, Jordan, at coordinates 29.6116° N, 35.0181° E and an elevation of 53 m (175 ft).
How far is King Hussein International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from King Hussein International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,649 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,066 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,536 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at King Hussein International Airport?
The longest runway at King Hussein International Airport is 3,004 m (9,855 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from King Hussein International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) 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.