South Africa · International airport
Kimberley Airport (KIM)
Kimberley Airport is an international airport serving Kimberley (Northern Cape), South Africa. Its IATA code is KIM and its ICAO code is FAKM. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 m long.
- IATAKIM
- ICAOFAKM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KIM
- ICAO code
- FAKM
- City
- Kimberley
- Region / province
- Northern Cape
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 28.8054° S, 24.7649° E
- Elevation
- 1,204 m (3,950 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Asphalt |
| 10/28 | 2,439 m8,002 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)
10,243 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,309 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,810 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.400 MHz |
| GTE | 122.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kimberley Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kimberley 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 South Africa
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 153 km |
| Mmabatho International Airport | MBD | 343 km |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 446 km |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 454 km |
| King Phalo Airport | ELS | 554 km |
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | PLZ | 582 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kimberley Airport?
The IATA code of Kimberley Airport is KIM and its ICAO code is FAKM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kimberley Airport located?
Kimberley Airport is in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa, at coordinates 28.8054° S, 24.7649° E and an elevation of 1,204 m (3,950 ft).
How far is Kimberley Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kimberley Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,810 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,309 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,243 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Kimberley Airport?
The longest runway at Kimberley Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kimberley Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kimberley Airport (KIM) 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.