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Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW)
Bacha Khan International Airport is an international airport serving Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Pakistan. Its IATA code is PEW and its ICAO code is OPPS. It has one runway, 2,743 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- PEW
- ICAO code
- OPPS
- City
- Peshawar
- Region / province
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Country / territory
- Pakistan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 33.9939° N, 71.5146° E
- Elevation
- 353 m (1,158 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,743 m (9,000 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,743 m9,000 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)
4,168 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,643 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,399 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 125.600 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.700 MHz |
| GCA | 118.300 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 292.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 122.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bacha Khan International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Peshawar 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 Pakistan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad International Airport | ISB | 131 km |
| Sialkot International Airport | SKT | 311 km |
| Faisalabad International Airport | LYP | 324 km |
| Allama Iqbal International Airport | LHE | 385 km |
| Skardu International Airport | KDU | 397 km |
| Multan International Airport | MUX | 422 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bacha Khan International Airport?
The IATA code of Bacha Khan International Airport is PEW and its ICAO code is OPPS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bacha Khan International Airport located?
Bacha Khan International Airport is in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, at coordinates 33.9939° N, 71.5146° E and an elevation of 353 m (1,158 ft).
How far is Bacha Khan International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bacha Khan International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,399 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,643 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,168 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h.
How long is the runway at Bacha Khan International Airport?
The longest runway at Bacha Khan International Airport is 2,743 m (9,000 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bacha Khan International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) 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.