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Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB)
Nouadhibou International Airport is an international airport serving Nouadhibou (Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region), Mauritania. Its IATA code is NDB and its ICAO code is GQPP. It has one runway, 2,427 m long.
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- ICAOGQPP
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- NDB
- ICAO code
- GQPP
- City
- Nouadhibou
- Region / province
- Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region
- Country / territory
- Mauritania
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 20.9324° N, 17.0302° W
- Elevation
- 7 m (24 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Nouakchott (UTC)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,427 m (7,961 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,427 m7,961 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)
12,762 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,237 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
12,922 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 886.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Nouadhibou International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Nouadhibou 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 Mauritania
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport | NKC | 312 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Nouadhibou International Airport?
The IATA code of Nouadhibou International Airport is NDB and its ICAO code is GQPP. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Nouadhibou International Airport located?
Nouadhibou International Airport is in Nouadhibou, Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region, Mauritania, at coordinates 20.9324° N, 17.0302° W and an elevation of 7 m (24 ft).
How far is Nouadhibou International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Nouadhibou International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 12,922 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,237 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 12,762 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 16 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Nouadhibou International Airport?
The longest runway at Nouadhibou International Airport is 2,427 m (7,961 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Nouadhibou International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) 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.