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Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON)
Santo Pekoa International Airport is an international airport serving Luganville (Sanma), Vanuatu. Its IATA code is SON and its ICAO code is NVSS. It has one runway, 1,988 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SON
- ICAO code
- NVSS
- City
- Luganville
- Region / province
- Sanma
- Country / territory
- Vanuatu
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 15.5050° S, 167.2200° E
- Elevation
- 56 m (184 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Efate (UTC+11:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,988 m (6,523 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,988 m6,523 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)
7,366 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,844 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,282 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Common traffic advisory CTAF | 118.100 MHz |
| FSS | 655.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Santo Pekoa International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Luganville 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 Vanuatu
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bauerfield International Airport | VLI | 271 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Santo Pekoa International Airport?
The IATA code of Santo Pekoa International Airport is SON and its ICAO code is NVSS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Santo Pekoa International Airport located?
Santo Pekoa International Airport is in Luganville, Sanma, Vanuatu, at coordinates 15.5050° S, 167.2200° E and an elevation of 56 m (184 ft).
How far is Santo Pekoa International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Santo Pekoa International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,282 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,844 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,366 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Santo Pekoa International Airport?
The longest runway at Santo Pekoa International Airport is 1,988 m (6,523 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Santo Pekoa International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) 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.