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Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport is an international airport serving Cardiff (Wales), United Kingdom. Its IATA code is CWL and its ICAO code is EGFF. It has one runway, 2,354 m long.
- IATACWL
- ICAOEGFF
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CWL
- ICAO code
- EGFF
- City
- Cardiff
- Region / province
- Wales
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 51.3967° N, 3.3433° W
- Elevation
- 67 m (220 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/London (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,354 m (7,723 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,354 m7,723 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)
10,034 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,420 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,408 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.155 MHz |
| Approach APP | 125.855 MHz |
| AREA CONTROL | 133.600 MHz |
| ATIS | 132.480 MHz |
| FIRE | 121.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 133.105 MHz |
Air freight to and from Cardiff International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Cardiff 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 Kingdom
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 44 km |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | 74 km |
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 161 km |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 200 km |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 211 km |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 212 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Cardiff International Airport?
The IATA code of Cardiff International Airport is CWL and its ICAO code is EGFF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Cardiff International Airport located?
Cardiff International Airport is in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.3967° N, 3.3433° W and an elevation of 67 m (220 ft).
How far is Cardiff International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Cardiff International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,408 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,420 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,034 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Cardiff International Airport?
The longest runway at Cardiff International Airport is 2,354 m (7,723 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Cardiff International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) 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.