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Samarkand International Airport (SKD)
Samarkand International Airport is an international airport serving Samarkand (Samarqand Region), Uzbekistan. Its IATA code is SKD and its ICAO code is UZSS. It has one runway, 3,105 m long.
- IATASKD
- ICAOUZSS
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- SKD
- ICAO code
- UZSS
- City
- Samarkand
- Region / province
- Samarqand Region
- Country / territory
- Uzbekistan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 39.7018° N, 66.9815° E
- Elevation
- 678 m (2,224 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Samarkand (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,105 m (10,187 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,105 m10,187 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)
4,768 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
4,205 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,053 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Samarkand International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Samarkand 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 Uzbekistan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Navoi International Airport | NVI | 161 km |
| Bukhara International Airport | BHK | 214 km |
| Tashkent International Airport | TAS | 260 km |
| Tashkent-Khumo International Airport | TVT | 272 km |
| Fergana International Airport | FEG | 412 km |
| Namangan International Airport | NMA | 413 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Samarkand International Airport?
The IATA code of Samarkand International Airport is SKD and its ICAO code is UZSS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Samarkand International Airport located?
Samarkand International Airport is in Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan, at coordinates 39.7018° N, 66.9815° E and an elevation of 678 m (2,224 ft).
How far is Samarkand International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Samarkand International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,053 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 4,205 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,768 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Samarkand International Airport?
The longest runway at Samarkand International Airport is 3,105 m (10,187 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Samarkand International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Samarkand International Airport (SKD) 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.