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Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is an international airport serving Mexico City (México (state)), Mexico. Its IATA code is NLU and its ICAO code is MMSM. It has 3 runways, the longest 4,500 m long.

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Airport facts

IATA code
NLU
ICAO code
MMSM
City
Mexico City
Region / province
México (state)
Country / territory
Mexico
Category
Large airport
Coordinates
19.7438° N, 99.0151° W
Elevation
2,246 m (7,369 ft)
Time zone
America/Mexico City (UTC-06:00)estimated from location
Runways
3
Longest runway
4,500 m (14,764 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
04C/22C 4,500 m14,764 ft 45 m Concrete Yes
04L/22R 4,500 m14,764 ft 45 m Concrete Yes
04R/22L 3,500 m11,483 ft 45 m Concrete Yes

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)

    15,047 km

    Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 20 min

  • Hanoi (HAN)

    14,720 km

    Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 55 min

  • Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

    15,605 km

    Direct flight: ≈ 20 h

Air freight to and from Felipe Ángeles International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Mexico City 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Felipe Ángeles International Airport?

The IATA code of Felipe Ángeles International Airport is NLU and its ICAO code is MMSM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Felipe Ángeles International Airport located?

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is in Mexico City, México (state), Mexico, at coordinates 19.7438° N, 99.0151° W and an elevation of 2,246 m (7,369 ft).

How far is Felipe Ángeles International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,605 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 14,720 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 15,047 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 20 h.

How long is the runway at Felipe Ángeles International Airport?

The longest runway at Felipe Ángeles International Airport is 4,500 m (14,764 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Felipe Ángeles International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) 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.

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