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Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF)
Al-Ahsa International Airport is an international airport serving Hofuf (Ash Sharqiyah Region), Saudi Arabia. Its IATA code is HOF and its ICAO code is OEAH. It has one runway, 3,060 m long.
- IATAHOF
- ICAOOEAH
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- HOF
- ICAO code
- OEAH
- City
- Hofuf
- Region / province
- Ash Sharqiyah Region
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 25.2853° N, 49.4852° E
- Elevation
- 179 m (588 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,060 m (10,039 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,060 m10,039 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)
6,149 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,731 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,208 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Common traffic advisory CTAF | 122.800 MHz |
| MISC | 133.500 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 131.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Al-Ahsa International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Hofuf 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 |
|---|---|---|
| King Fahd International Airport | DMM | 135 km |
| King Khalid International Airport | RUH | 283 km |
| Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport | AQI | 475 km |
| Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport | ELQ | 583 km |
| Hail International Airport | HAS | 813 km |
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport | MED | 989 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Al-Ahsa International Airport?
The IATA code of Al-Ahsa International Airport is HOF and its ICAO code is OEAH. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Al-Ahsa International Airport located?
Al-Ahsa International Airport is in Hofuf, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia, at coordinates 25.2853° N, 49.4852° E and an elevation of 179 m (588 ft).
How far is Al-Ahsa International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Al-Ahsa International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,208 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,731 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 6,149 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Al-Ahsa International Airport?
The longest runway at Al-Ahsa International Airport is 3,060 m (10,039 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Al-Ahsa International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF) 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.