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Abha International Airport (AHB)
Abha International Airport is an international airport serving Abha (Asir Region), Saudi Arabia. Its IATA code is AHB and its ICAO code is OEAB. It has one runway, 3,350 m long.
- IATAAHB
- ICAOOEAB
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- AHB
- ICAO code
- OEAB
- City
- Abha
- Region / province
- Asir Region
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 18.2404° N, 42.6566° E
- Elevation
- 2,090 m (6,858 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,350 m (10,991 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,350 m10,991 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)
6,931 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,574 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,906 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 124.500 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Abha International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Abha 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 Saudi Arabia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taif International Airport | TIF | 423 km |
| King Abdulaziz International Airport | JED | 529 km |
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport | MED | 766 km |
| Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport | YNB | 811 km |
| King Khalid International Airport | RUH | 856 km |
| Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport | ELQ | 904 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Abha International Airport?
The IATA code of Abha International Airport is AHB and its ICAO code is OEAB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Abha International Airport located?
Abha International Airport is in Abha, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, at coordinates 18.2404° N, 42.6566° E and an elevation of 2,090 m (6,858 ft).
How far is Abha International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Abha International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,906 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,574 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 6,931 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Abha International Airport?
The longest runway at Abha International Airport is 3,350 m (10,991 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Abha International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Abha International Airport (AHB) 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.