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Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO)
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is an international airport serving Sokoto (Sokoto State), Nigeria. Its IATA code is SKO and its ICAO code is DNSO. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
- IATASKO
- ICAODNSO
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SKO
- ICAO code
- DNSO
- City
- Sokoto
- Region / province
- Sokoto State
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 12.9157° N, 5.2076° E
- Elevation
- 308 m (1,010 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,844 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,000 m9,844 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)
10,959 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,558 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,954 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 122.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Sokoto 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kaduna International Airport | KAD | 337 km |
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | KAN | 373 km |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | 489 km |
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | ILR | 504 km |
| Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | BCU | 563 km |
| Gombe Lawanti International Airport | GMO | 685 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport?
The IATA code of Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is SKO and its ICAO code is DNSO. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport located?
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is in Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria, at coordinates 12.9157° N, 5.2076° E and an elevation of 308 m (1,010 ft).
How far is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,954 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,558 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,959 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 14 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport?
The longest runway at Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is 3,000 m (9,844 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) 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.