Kyrgyzstan · International airport
Karakol International Airport (IKG)
Karakol International Airport is an international airport serving Karakol (Issyk Kul Region), Kyrgyzstan. Its IATA code is IKG and its ICAO code is UCFK. It has one runway, 2,500 m long.
- IATAIKG
- ICAOUCFK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- IKG
- ICAO code
- UCFK
- City
- Karakol
- Region / province
- Issyk Kul Region
- Country / territory
- Kyrgyzstan
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 42.5081° N, 78.4078° E
- Elevation
- 1,704 m (5,590 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Bishkek (UTC+06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,500 m (8,202 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,500 m8,202 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)
4,083 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,478 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,461 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 5 min
Air freight to and from Karakol International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Karakol 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 Kyrgyzstan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Issyk-Kul International Airport | IKU | 140 km |
| Manas International Airport | BSZ | 327 km |
| Osh International Airport | OSS | 513 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Karakol International Airport?
The IATA code of Karakol International Airport is IKG and its ICAO code is UCFK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Karakol International Airport located?
Karakol International Airport is in Karakol, Issyk Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan, at coordinates 42.5081° N, 78.4078° E and an elevation of 1,704 m (5,590 ft).
How far is Karakol International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Karakol International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,461 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,478 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,083 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Karakol International Airport?
The longest runway at Karakol International Airport is 2,500 m (8,202 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Karakol International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Karakol International Airport (IKG) 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.