Praia International Airport
Praia, Santiago Island · Cabo VerdeICAO GVNP
Praia International Airport (RAI) is an airport serving Praia, Santiago Island, Cabo Verde, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 14° 55' 28.2" N, 23° 29' 36.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. With 15 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 RAI
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKR | Dakar, Senegal | 402 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 165 kg | View |
| LIS | Lisbon, Portugal | 1,861 mi | 4h 11m | medium-haul | 467 kg | View |
| BJL | Banjul, Gambia | 472 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 194 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 3,388 mi | 7h 15m | long-haul | 818 kg | View |
| BVC | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | 93 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 38 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 2,774 mi | 6h 5m | long-haul | 670 kg | View |
| CMN | Casablanca, Morocco | 1,614 mi | 3h 43m | medium-haul | 405 kg | View |
| FOR | Fortaleza, Brazil | 1,647 mi | 3h 47m | medium-haul | 414 kg | View |
| LPA | Gran Canaria, Spain | 1,035 mi | 2h 38m | medium-haul | 260 kg | View |
| MMO | Maio, Cape Verde | 25 mi | 0h 33m | short-haul | 10 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at RAI
6 active airlines serving Praia International 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 Praia International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maio Airport | MMO | Maio | Cape Verde | 40 km |
| São Filipe Airport | SFL | Sao Filipe, Fogo Island | Cape Verde | 106 km |
| Rabil Airport | BVC | Boa Vista | Cape Verde | 149 km |
| Amílcar Cabral International Airport | SID | Amilcar Cabral | Cape Verde | 209 km |
| Preguiça Airport | SNE | Sao Nocolau Island | Cape Verde | 203 km |
| São Pedro Airport | VXE | Sao Vicente Island | Cape Verde | 269 km |
Other Airports in Cabo Verde
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 14° 55' 28.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 23° 29' 36.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 14.924500
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -23.493500
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- UTC Offset
- GMT-1
- Current Local Time
- 04:32 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 230 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 70 m
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