VHC

Saurimo Airport

Saurimo · AngolaICAO FNSA

Saurimo Airport (VHC) is an airport serving Saurimo, Angola, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 9° 41' 20.7" S, 20° 25' 54.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,584 feet (1,092 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Luanda (GMT+1).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

3,584/ 1,092m

Africa/Luanda

GMT+1

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Airport Details

IATA Code

VHC

ICAO Code

FNSA

City

Saurimo

Country

Angola

Elevation

3,584 ft

Local Time

07:32 PM (GMT+1)

Coordinates

Latitude:-9.6891°

Longitude:20.4319°

Popular Routes from VHC

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
LAD	Luanda, Angola	495 mi	1h 26m	short-haul	203 kg	View
MEG	Malanje, Angola	281 mi	1h 2m	short-haul	116 kg	View

Airlines Operating at VHC

1 active airline serving Saurimo Airport.

TAAG Angola Airlines

DTAngola

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 Saurimo Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Luena Airport	LUO	Luena	Angola	237 km
Tshikapa Airport	TSH	Tshikapa	Congo (Kinshasa)	362 km
Malanje Airport	MEG	Malanje	Angola	453 km
Kananga Airport	KGA	Kananga	Congo (Kinshasa)	475 km
Kuito Airport	SVP	Kuito	Angola	485 km
Mbuji Mayi Airport	MJM	Mbuji-mayi	Congo (Kinshasa)	525 km
Menongue Airport	SPP	Menongue	Angola	624 km
Nova Lisboa Airport	NOV	Huambo	Angola	616 km

Other Airports in Angola

Quatro de Fevereiro Airport

Ngjiva Pereira Airport

VPEOndjiva

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 9° 41' 20.7" S
Longitude (DMS): 20° 25' 54.8" E
Latitude (Decimal): -9.689070
Longitude (Decimal): 20.431900
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Africa/Luanda
UTC Offset: GMT+1
Current Local Time: 07:32 PM
Elevation (ft): 3,584 ft
Elevation (m): 1,092 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Saurimo Airport?

The IATA code for Saurimo Airport is VHC, and its ICAO code is FNSA. The airport is located in Saurimo, Angola.

How many destinations can you fly to from VHC?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola.

What airlines fly from VHC?

There are 1 airlines operating from VHC, including TAAG Angola Airlines.

What timezone is Saurimo Airport in?

Saurimo Airport is in the Africa/Luanda timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Saurimo Airport?

Saurimo Airport sits at an elevation of 3,584 feet (1,092 meters) above sea level.

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