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Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW)
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is an international airport serving Owerri (Imo State), Nigeria. Its IATA code is QOW and its ICAO code is DNIM. It has one runway, 2,700 m long.
- IATAQOW
- ICAODNIM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- QOW
- ICAO code
- DNIM
- City
- Owerri
- Region / province
- Imo State
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 5.4271° N, 7.2060° E
- Elevation
- 114 m (373 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,700 m (8,858 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,700 m8,858 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)
11,007 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,675 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,920 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 118.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Owerri 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | 54 km |
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | 105 km |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | QUO | 116 km |
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | 123 km |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | CBQ | 136 km |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | 398 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
The IATA code of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is QOW and its ICAO code is DNIM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport located?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, at coordinates 5.4271° N, 7.2060° E and an elevation of 114 m (373 ft).
How far is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,920 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,675 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 11,007 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 14 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
The longest runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is 2,700 m (8,858 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW) 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.