VIL

Dakhla Airport

Dakhla · Western SaharaICAO GMMH

Dakhla Airport (VIL) is an airport serving Dakhla, Western Sahara, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 23° 43' 5.9" N, 15° 55' 55.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/El_Aaiun (GMT+1).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

36/ 11m

Africa/El Aaiun

GMT+1

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Airport Details

IATA Code

VIL

ICAO Code

GMMH

City

Dakhla

Country

Western Sahara

Elevation

36 ft

Local Time

07:30 PM (GMT+1)

Coordinates

Latitude:23.7183°

Longitude:-15.9320°

Popular Routes from VIL

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
AGA	Agadir, Morocco	607 mi	1h 39m	short-haul	249 kg	View
CMN	Casablanca, Morocco	835 mi	2h 5m	short-haul	343 kg	View
LPA	Gran Canaria, Spain	292 mi	1h 3m	short-haul	120 kg	View

Airlines Operating at VIL

2 active airlines serving Dakhla Airport.

Royal Air Maroc

ATMorocco

Tropic Air

PMBelize

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 Dakhla Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Nouadhibou International Airport	NDB	Nouadhibou	Mauritania	329 km
Tazadit Airport	OUZ	Zouerat	Mauritania	369 km
Gran Canaria Airport	LPA	Gran Canaria	Spain	470 km
Tenerife South Airport	TFS	Tenerife	Spain	484 km
Tenerife Norte Airport	TFN	Tenerife	Spain	529 km
La Gomera Airport	GMZ	La Gomera	Spain	495 km
Hierro Airport	VDE	Hierro	Spain	494 km
Hassan I Airport	EUN	El Aaiún	Western Sahara	468 km

Other Airports in Western Sahara

Hassan I Airport

EUNEl Aaiún

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 23° 43' 5.9" N
Longitude (DMS): 15° 55' 55.2" W
Latitude (Decimal): 23.718300
Longitude (Decimal): -15.932000
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Africa/El_Aaiun
UTC Offset: GMT+1
Current Local Time: 07:30 PM
Elevation (ft): 36 ft
Elevation (m): 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Dakhla Airport?

The IATA code for Dakhla Airport is VIL, and its ICAO code is GMMH. The airport is located in Dakhla, Western Sahara.

How many destinations can you fly to from VIL?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, Western Sahara.

What airlines fly from VIL?

There are 2 airlines operating from VIL, including Royal Air Maroc, Tropic Air.

What timezone is Dakhla Airport in?

Dakhla Airport is in the Africa/El_Aaiun timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Dakhla Airport?

Dakhla Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level.

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