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Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (CHX)
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is an international airport serving Changuinola (Bocas del Toro Province), Panama. Its IATA code is CHX and its ICAO code is MPCH. It has one runway, 1,100 m long.
- IATACHX
- ICAOMPCH
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CHX
- ICAO code
- MPCH
- City
- Changuinola
- Region / province
- Bocas del Toro Province
- Country / territory
- Panama
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 9.4590° N, 82.5151° W
- Elevation
- 6 m (19 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Panama (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,100 m (3,609 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,100 m3,609 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)
16,944 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,485 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
17,543 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Ground GND | 121.800 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 123.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Changuinola 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 Panama
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | 32 km |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | 119 km |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | 329 km |
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | 346 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?
The IATA code of Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is CHX and its ICAO code is MPCH. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport located?
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is in Changuinola, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, at coordinates 9.4590° N, 82.5151° W and an elevation of 6 m (19 ft).
How far is Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 17,543 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,485 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,944 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 22 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?
The longest runway at Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is 1,100 m (3,609 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (CHX) 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.