Kazakhstan · International airport
Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Almaty International Airport is an international airport serving Almaty (Almaty City), Kazakhstan. Its IATA code is ALA and its ICAO code is UAAA. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,500 m long.
- IATAALA
- ICAOUAAA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ALA
- ICAO code
- UAAA
- City
- Almaty
- Region / province
- Almaty City
- Country / territory
- Kazakhstan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 43.3543° N, 77.0428° E
- Elevation
- 681 m (2,234 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Almaty (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,500 m (14,764 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 4,500 m14,764 ft | Asphalt |
| 05R/23L | 4,400 m14,436 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)
4,228 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,622 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,607 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 131.600 MHz |
| ATIS | 129.800 MHz |
| GCA | 120.800 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from Almaty International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Almaty 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 Kazakhstan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taraz International Airport | DMB | 469 km |
| Shymkent International Airport | CIT | 626 km |
| Hazrat Sultan International Airport | HSA | 687 km |
| Sary-Arka Airport | KGF | 757 km |
| Semei International Airport | PLX | 815 km |
| Oskemen International Airport | UKK | 851 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Almaty International Airport?
The IATA code of Almaty International Airport is ALA and its ICAO code is UAAA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Almaty International Airport located?
Almaty International Airport is in Almaty, Almaty City, Kazakhstan, at coordinates 43.3543° N, 77.0428° E and an elevation of 681 m (2,234 ft).
How far is Almaty International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Almaty International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,607 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,622 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,228 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Almaty International Airport?
The longest runway at Almaty International Airport is 4,500 m (14,764 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Almaty International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Almaty International Airport (ALA) 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.