Rabil Airport
Boa Vista · Cabo VerdeICAO GVBA
Rabil Airport (BVC) is an airport serving Boa Vista, Cabo Verde, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 16° 8' 11.4" N, 22° 53' 20.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. With 6 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde (GMT-1).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from BVC
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SID | Amilcar Cabral, Cape Verde | 42 mi | 0h 35m | short-haul | 17 kg | View |
| BHX | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 2,758 mi | 6h 3m | long-haul | 666 kg | View |
| LIS | Lisbon, Portugal | 1,768 mi | 4h 1m | medium-haul | 444 kg | View |
| MAN | Manchester, United Kingdom | 2,799 mi | 6h 8m | long-haul | 676 kg | View |
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 2,721 mi | 5h 59m | long-haul | 657 kg | View |
| RAI | Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde | 93 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 38 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BVC
6 active airlines serving Rabil Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Rabil Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amílcar Cabral International Airport | SID | Amilcar Cabral | Cape Verde | 67 km |
| Maio Airport | MMO | Maio | Cape Verde | 114 km |
| Praia International Airport | RAI | Praia, Santiago Island | Cape Verde | 149 km |
| Preguiça Airport | SNE | Sao Nocolau Island | Cape Verde | 157 km |
| São Filipe Airport | SFL | Sao Filipe, Fogo Island | Cape Verde | 220 km |
| São Pedro Airport | VXE | Sao Vicente Island | Cape Verde | 244 km |
Other Airports in Cabo Verde
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 16° 8' 11.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 22° 53' 20.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 16.136499
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -22.888901
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- UTC Offset
- GMT-1
- Current Local Time
- 04:32 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 69 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 21 m
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