Kazakhstan · International airport
Semei International Airport (PLX)
Semei International Airport is an international airport serving Semey (Abai Region), Kazakhstan. Its IATA code is PLX and its ICAO code is UASS. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,096 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- PLX
- ICAO code
- UASS
- City
- Semey
- Region / province
- Abai Region
- Country / territory
- Kazakhstan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 50.3513° N, 80.2344° E
- Elevation
- 232 m (761 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Almaty (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,096 m (10,159 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,096 m10,159 ft | Concrete |
| 02/20 | 997 m3,270 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)
4,562 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,935 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,015 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 128.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Semei International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Semey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oskemen International Airport | UKK | 165 km |
| Pavlodar International Airport | PWQ | 301 km |
| Sary-Arka Airport | KGF | 499 km |
| Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport | NQZ | 622 km |
| Kokshetau International Airport | KOV | 801 km |
| Almaty International Airport | ALA | 815 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Semei International Airport?
The IATA code of Semei International Airport is PLX and its ICAO code is UASS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Semei International Airport located?
Semei International Airport is in Semey, Abai Region, Kazakhstan, at coordinates 50.3513° N, 80.2344° E and an elevation of 232 m (761 ft).
How far is Semei International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Semei International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,015 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,935 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,562 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Semei International Airport?
The longest runway at Semei International Airport is 3,096 m (10,159 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Semei International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Semei International Airport (PLX) 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.