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Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Kilimanjaro International Airport is an international airport serving Arusha (Arusha Region), Tanzania. Its IATA code is JRO and its ICAO code is HTKJ. It has one runway, 3,600 m long.
- IATAJRO
- ICAOHTKJ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- JRO
- ICAO code
- HTKJ
- City
- Arusha
- Region / province
- Arusha Region
- Country / territory
- Tanzania
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 3.4270° S, 37.0735° E
- Elevation
- 894 m (2,932 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Dar es Salaam (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,600 m (11,811 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,600 m11,811 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)
8,108 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,960 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,859 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.900 MHz |
| Approach APP | 120.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Arusha 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 Tanzania
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | ZNZ | 392 km |
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | DAR | 450 km |
| Mwanza International Airport | MWZ | 472 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kilimanjaro International Airport?
The IATA code of Kilimanjaro International Airport is JRO and its ICAO code is HTKJ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kilimanjaro International Airport located?
Kilimanjaro International Airport is in Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania, at coordinates 3.4270° S, 37.0735° E and an elevation of 894 m (2,932 ft).
How far is Kilimanjaro International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,859 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,960 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,108 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Kilimanjaro International Airport?
The longest runway at Kilimanjaro International Airport is 3,600 m (11,811 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kilimanjaro International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) 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.