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Balkanabat International Airport (BKN)
Balkanabat International Airport is an international airport serving Balkanabat (Balkan Region), Turkmenistan. Its IATA code is BKN and its ICAO code is UTAN. It has one runway, 3,200 m long.
- IATABKN
- ICAOUTAN
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BKN
- ICAO code
- UTAN
- City
- Balkanabat
- Region / province
- Balkan Region
- Country / territory
- Turkmenistan
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 39.6810° N, 54.2060° E
- Elevation
- -8 m (-26 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Ashgabat (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,200 m (10,499 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,200 m10,499 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)
5,817 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,272 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,061 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 5 min
Air freight to and from Balkanabat International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Balkanabat 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 Turkmenistan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenbaşy International Airport | KRW | 111 km |
| Ashgabat International Airport | ASB | 406 km |
| Dashoguz International Airport | TAZ | 528 km |
| Mary International Airport | MYP | 706 km |
| Türkmenabat International Airport | CRZ | 809 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Balkanabat International Airport?
The IATA code of Balkanabat International Airport is BKN and its ICAO code is UTAN. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Balkanabat International Airport located?
Balkanabat International Airport is in Balkanabat, Balkan Region, Turkmenistan, at coordinates 39.6810° N, 54.2060° E and an elevation of -8 m (-26 ft).
How far is Balkanabat International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Balkanabat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,061 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,272 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 5,817 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Balkanabat International Airport?
The longest runway at Balkanabat International Airport is 3,200 m (10,499 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Balkanabat International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Balkanabat International Airport (BKN) 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.