Timor-Leste · International airport
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport is an international airport serving Dili, Timor-Leste. Its IATA code is DIL and its ICAO code is WPDL. It has one runway, 1,849 m long.
- IATADIL
- ICAOWPDL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- DIL
- ICAO code
- WPDL
- City
- Dili
- Region / province
- Dili
- Country / territory
- Timor-Leste
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 8.5466° S, 125.5245° E
- Elevation
- 47 m (154 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Dili (UTC+09:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,849 m (6,065 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,849 m6,065 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)
3,334 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,949 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,999 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 122.900 MHz |
| Ground GND | 133.900 MHz |
| MISC | 125.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Dili 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 Timor-Leste
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport | UAI | 88 km |
| Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport | OEC | 149 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport?
The IATA code of Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport is DIL and its ICAO code is WPDL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport located?
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport is in Dili, Timor-Leste, at coordinates 8.5466° S, 125.5245° E and an elevation of 47 m (154 ft).
How far is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,999 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,949 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,334 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport?
The longest runway at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport is 1,849 m (6,065 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) 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.