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Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Al Maktoum International Airport is an international airport serving Dubai(Jebel Ali) (Dubai Emirate), United Arab Emirates. Its IATA code is DWC and its ICAO code is OMDW. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,500 m long.
- IATADWC
- ICAOOMDW
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- DWC
- ICAO code
- OMDW
- City
- Dubai(Jebel Ali)
- Region / province
- Dubai Emirate
- Country / territory
- United Arab Emirates
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 24.8962° N, 55.1624° E
- Elevation
- 35 m (114 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,500 m (14,764 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,500 m14,764 ft | Asphalt |
| 13/31 | 1,838 m6,030 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)
5,579 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,169 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,634 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ATC BACKUP | 118.725 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.470 MHz |
| GROUND | 118.375 MHz |
| TOWER | 118.625 MHz |
Air freight to and from Al Maktoum International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Dubai(Jebel Ali) 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 United Arab Emirates
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport | DXB | 45 km |
| Sharjah International Airport | SHJ | 60 km |
| Zayed International Airport | AUH | 72 km |
| Al Ain International Airport | AAN | 84 km |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | RKT | 112 km |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | 120 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Al Maktoum International Airport?
The IATA code of Al Maktoum International Airport is DWC and its ICAO code is OMDW. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Al Maktoum International Airport located?
Al Maktoum International Airport is in Dubai(Jebel Ali), Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates, at coordinates 24.8962° N, 55.1624° E and an elevation of 35 m (114 ft).
How far is Al Maktoum International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Al Maktoum International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,634 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,169 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 5,579 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 7 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Al Maktoum International Airport?
The longest runway at Al Maktoum International Airport is 4,500 m (14,764 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Al Maktoum International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) 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.