Kazakhstan · International airport
Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)
Sary-Arka Airport is an international airport serving Karaganda (Karaganda Region), Kazakhstan. Its IATA code is KGF and its ICAO code is UAKK. It has one runway, 3,301 m long.
- IATAKGF
- ICAOUAKK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KGF
- ICAO code
- UAKK
- City
- Karaganda
- Region / province
- Karaganda Region
- Country / territory
- Kazakhstan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 49.6708° N, 73.3344° E
- Elevation
- 538 m (1,765 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Almaty (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,301 m (10,831 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,301 m10,831 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)
4,877 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
4,257 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,293 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 122.000 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sary-Arka Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Karaganda 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport | NQZ | 201 km |
| Pavlodar International Airport | PWQ | 384 km |
| Zhezkazgan National Airport | DZN | 465 km |
| Kokshetau International Airport | KOV | 482 km |
| Semei International Airport | PLX | 499 km |
| Petropavl International Airport | PPK | 634 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sary-Arka Airport?
The IATA code of Sary-Arka Airport is KGF and its ICAO code is UAKK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sary-Arka Airport located?
Sary-Arka Airport is in Karaganda, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan, at coordinates 49.6708° N, 73.3344° E and an elevation of 538 m (1,765 ft).
How far is Sary-Arka Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sary-Arka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,293 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 4,257 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,877 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 7 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Sary-Arka Airport?
The longest runway at Sary-Arka Airport is 3,301 m (10,831 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sary-Arka Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) 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.