Somalia · International airport
Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA)
Bender Qassim International Airport is an international airport serving Bosaso (Bari), Somalia. Its IATA code is BSA and its ICAO code is HCMF. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,400 m long.
- IATABSA
- ICAOHCMF
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BSA
- ICAO code
- HCMF
- City
- Bosaso
- Region / province
- Bari
- Country / territory
- Somalia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 11.2752° N, 49.1392° E
- Elevation
- 1 m (3 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Mogadishu (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,400 m (7,874 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,400 m7,874 ft | Asphalt |
| 01/19 | 1,082 m3,550 ft | Other |
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)
6,384 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,119 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,266 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 20 min
Air freight to and from Bender Qassim International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bosaso 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 Somalia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egal International Airport | HGA | 587 km |
| Aden Adde International Airport | MGQ | 1,113 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bender Qassim International Airport?
The IATA code of Bender Qassim International Airport is BSA and its ICAO code is HCMF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bender Qassim International Airport located?
Bender Qassim International Airport is in Bosaso, Bari, Somalia, at coordinates 11.2752° N, 49.1392° E and an elevation of 1 m (3 ft).
How far is Bender Qassim International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bender Qassim International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,266 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,119 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 6,384 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Bender Qassim International Airport?
The longest runway at Bender Qassim International Airport is 2,400 m (7,874 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bender Qassim International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) 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.