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Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is an international airport serving Mbombela (Mpumalanga), South Africa. Its IATA code is MQP and its ICAO code is FAKN. It has one runway, 3,100 m long.
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- ICAOFAKN
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MQP
- ICAO code
- FAKN
- City
- Mbombela
- Region / province
- Mpumalanga
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 25.3833° S, 31.1053° E
- Elevation
- 862 m (2,829 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,100 m (10,171 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,100 m10,171 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)
9,526 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,580 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,106 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Arrival ARR | 119.200 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Mbombela 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane International Airport | PTG | 239 km |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 298 km |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 325 km |
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 470 km |
| Mmabatho International Airport | MBD | 559 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 629 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
The IATA code of Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is MQP and its ICAO code is FAKN. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport located?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa, at coordinates 25.3833° S, 31.1053° E and an elevation of 862 m (2,829 ft).
How far is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,106 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,580 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,526 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
The longest runway at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 3,100 m (10,171 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) 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.