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Mfuwe International Airport (MFU)
Mfuwe International Airport is an international airport serving Mfuwe (Eastern Province), Zambia. Its IATA code is MFU and its ICAO code is FLMF. It has one runway, 2,240 m long.
- IATAMFU
- ICAOFLMF
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MFU
- ICAO code
- FLMF
- City
- Mfuwe
- Region / province
- Eastern Province
- Country / territory
- Zambia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 13.2589° S, 31.9366° E
- Elevation
- 565 m (1,853 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,240 m (7,349 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,240 m7,349 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)
8,992 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,925 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,666 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Mfuwe International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Mfuwe 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 Zambia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | NLA | 372 km |
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | LUN | 440 km |
| Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | LVI | 829 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Mfuwe International Airport?
The IATA code of Mfuwe International Airport is MFU and its ICAO code is FLMF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Mfuwe International Airport located?
Mfuwe International Airport is in Mfuwe, Eastern Province, Zambia, at coordinates 13.2589° S, 31.9366° E and an elevation of 565 m (1,853 ft).
How far is Mfuwe International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Mfuwe International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,666 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,925 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,992 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Mfuwe International Airport?
The longest runway at Mfuwe International Airport is 2,240 m (7,349 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Mfuwe International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) 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.