Maldives · International airport
Maafaru International Airport (NMF)
Maafaru International Airport is an international airport serving Noonu Atoll, Maldives. Its IATA code is NMF and its ICAO code is VRDA. It has one runway, 2,850 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- NMF
- ICAO code
- VRDA
- City
- Noonu Atoll
- Region / province
- Noonu Atoll
- Country / territory
- Maldives
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 5.8174° N, 73.4684° E
- Elevation
- 2 m (6 ft)
- Time zone
- Indian/Maldives (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,850 m (9,350 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,850 m9,350 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)
3,951 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,880 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
3,691 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 5 min
Air freight to and from Maafaru International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Noonu Atoll 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 Maldives
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanimaadhoo International Airport | HAQ | 108 km |
| Velana International Airport | MLE | 181 km |
| Villa International Airport Maamigili | VAM | 270 km |
| Gan International Airport | GAN | 725 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Maafaru International Airport?
The IATA code of Maafaru International Airport is NMF and its ICAO code is VRDA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Maafaru International Airport located?
Maafaru International Airport is in Noonu Atoll, Maldives, at coordinates 5.8174° N, 73.4684° E and an elevation of 2 m (6 ft).
How far is Maafaru International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Maafaru International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 3,691 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,880 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,951 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 5 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Maafaru International Airport?
The longest runway at Maafaru International Airport is 2,850 m (9,350 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Maafaru International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Maafaru International Airport (NMF) 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.