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Kaduna International Airport (KAD)
Kaduna International Airport is an international airport serving Kaduna (Kaduna State), Nigeria. Its IATA code is KAD and its ICAO code is DNKA. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
- IATAKAD
- ICAODNKA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KAD
- ICAO code
- DNKA
- City
- Kaduna
- Region / province
- Kaduna State
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 10.6960° N, 7.3201° E
- Elevation
- 632 m (2,073 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,000 m9,843 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)
10,818 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h
Hanoi (HAN)
10,441 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,785 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 122.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kaduna International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kaduna 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | 188 km |
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | KAN | 199 km |
| Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | BCU | 266 km |
| Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | SKO | 337 km |
| Gombe Lawanti International Airport | GMO | 394 km |
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | ILR | 399 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kaduna International Airport?
The IATA code of Kaduna International Airport is KAD and its ICAO code is DNKA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kaduna International Airport located?
Kaduna International Airport is in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria, at coordinates 10.6960° N, 7.3201° E and an elevation of 632 m (2,073 ft).
How far is Kaduna International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kaduna International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,785 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,441 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,818 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 14 h.
How long is the runway at Kaduna International Airport?
The longest runway at Kaduna International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kaduna International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kaduna International Airport (KAD) 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.