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Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)
Margaret Ekpo International Airport is an international airport serving Calabar (Cross River State), Nigeria. Its IATA code is CBQ and its ICAO code is DNCA. It has one runway, 2,451 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CBQ
- ICAO code
- DNCA
- City
- Calabar
- Region / province
- Cross River State
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 4.9760° N, 8.3472° E
- Elevation
- 64 m (210 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,451 m (8,040 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,451 m8,040 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)
10,901 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,576 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,806 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 124.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Margaret Ekpo International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Calabar 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 Nigeria
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | QUO | 30 km |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | QOW | 136 km |
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | 155 km |
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | 188 km |
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | 231 km |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | 464 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Margaret Ekpo International Airport?
The IATA code of Margaret Ekpo International Airport is CBQ and its ICAO code is DNCA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Margaret Ekpo International Airport located?
Margaret Ekpo International Airport is in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, at coordinates 4.9760° N, 8.3472° E and an elevation of 64 m (210 ft).
How far is Margaret Ekpo International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,806 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,576 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,901 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 14 h.
How long is the runway at Margaret Ekpo International Airport?
The longest runway at Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 2,451 m (8,040 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Margaret Ekpo International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) 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.