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VCA Can Tho International Airport
Can Tho International Airport (IATA: VCA, ICAO:VVCT) is located in the the city of Can Tho, Vietnam. It is the primary international airport serving Can Tho and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

VCA

ICAO Code

VVCT

Name

Can Tho International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Vietnam (VN)

City

Can Tho

Latitude

10.0851200

Longitude

105.7119000

Time Zone

UTC+07:00

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Airport Overview

Can Tho International Airport (VCA; ICAO: VVCT) is the principal commercial airport serving Can Tho and the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam. Its location at approximately 10.0851200°N, 105.7119000°E and local time zone UTC+07:00 make it a practical regional gateway for shipments originating in or destined for the delta area. From an air-freight perspective, it is best assessed as a regional passenger airport where cargo availability, handling acceptance and onward connectivity can vary by season and flight schedule. Our service team can verify current uplift options, cargo acceptance, customs arrangements and any required transfer through a larger Vietnamese gateway before confirming the routing.

Airport	Can Tho International Airport
IATA / ICAO	VCA / VVCT
Country / city	Vietnam / Can Tho
Coordinates	10.0851200°N, 105.7119000°E
Local time	UTC+07:00
Logistics role	Regional gateway for the Mekong Delta; routing subject to operating schedules and handling confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional catchmentUseful for reducing first-mile distance for Can Tho and nearby Mekong Delta production and distribution points.

Capacity-led planningAvailable cargo space may depend on passenger-aircraft belly capacity, seasonality and carrier acceptance.

Gateway flexibilityShipments may require a planned connection through a larger Vietnamese airport or a coordinated road-air alternative.

Product sensitivityFresh produce, pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods and other controlled cargo require advance acceptance review.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport records do not establish a fixed cargo-terminal specification for every shipment type. Our service team therefore confirms the actual handling chain with the appointed ground handler, airline and customs broker before issuing a final quote.

General cargo handling: Acceptance, weighing, build-up, screening and release are arranged according to the handling agent’s current operating procedures.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain handover, cool-room access and maximum dwell time must be confirmed before booking; do not assume continuous airport-side refrigeration.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline approval, packing instructions, labels, shipper’s declaration and the handler’s available DG capability.
Customs-controlled cargo: Export declarations, inspection arrangements and release procedures should be coordinated with a Vietnam customs broker before cargo arrival.
Special handling: Oversized pieces, live animals, valuable cargo and batteries require a pre-alert with dimensions, weight, commodity details and handling requirements.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic connection: Cargo may move on a direct scheduled service when space and commodity acceptance are available; otherwise, our team can assess a connection through a larger Vietnamese gateway.
International movement: Export cargo commonly requires an airside or road-air connection arranged through an airport with broader international capacity. The exact routing depends on airline schedules, customs status and transfer permissions.
Airline selection: Carrier and flight availability are dynamic. We confirm the operating carrier, master airway bill routing, cut-off, transfer point and through-handling responsibility before booking.
Transit variables: Actual transit time is affected by uplift availability, weekend and holiday schedules, customs inspection, weather, security screening and connection protection. No fixed transit time should be promised before confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandCan Tho and the wider Mekong Delta, with road collection planning required for origins outside the urban area.

Fresh and agricultural productsFruit, seafood and other perishable goods may be suitable when packaging, pre-cooling, phytosanitary documents and uplift are aligned.

Manufactured goodsProcessed food, consumer products, garments, machinery parts and general commercial cargo may use regional air services subject to airline acceptance.

Time-critical shipmentsSamples, replacement parts and urgent documents benefit from pre-booked capacity and a documented fallback through another gateway.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline and handler cut-off times can differ by flight and commodity. Our service team obtains the confirmed cargo acceptance time rather than relying on a generic airport schedule.
Complete shipment data: Provide commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, HS classification where relevant, piece dimensions, gross weight and cargo value before space is requested.
Restricted commodities: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, perishables, pharmaceuticals and live animals require commodity-specific review. Dangerous goods must be packed, marked, labelled and documented under the applicable airline and international rules.
Customs and inspection: Cargo should not be delivered until export declaration status, screening requirements and any inspection or permit requirements have been checked with the broker and handling agent.

For temperature-controlled or perishable cargo, the shipper should state the required temperature range, packaging duration, pre-cooling status and acceptable connection time. Airport-side storage capability must be confirmed for the actual shipment date.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, weight and commodity description to our service team before the requested departure date so that airline acceptance can be screened early.
For perishables, use validated packaging, pre-cool the product where required and reserve space only after the handling chain and delivery cut-off have been confirmed.
For batteries and other dangerous goods, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, battery specification and shipper’s declaration before cargo presentation.
Keep a contingency plan covering a larger Vietnamese gateway or coordinated road-air movement when direct regional uplift is unavailable or unsuitable for the cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Can Tho International Airport handle international export cargo?

International cargo handling depends on the operating flight, airline acceptance, customs arrangements and available transfer network. Our service team verifies the complete routing before accepting the shipment and may recommend a connection through a larger Vietnamese gateway.

Should cargo be delivered directly to the airport?

Not before the airline or ground handler confirms the booking, cut-off and delivery point. Premature delivery can create storage, acceptance or customs complications, particularly for restricted or temperature-sensitive cargo.

Is cold-chain handling available for seafood, fruit or medicine?

It must be confirmed for the specific flight and shipment. Our team checks pre-cooling, handover timing, cool-room availability, packaging duration and transfer conditions instead of assuming that standard cargo handling provides continuous temperature control.

How should dangerous goods be arranged?

Provide the technical cargo details and compliant documentation before booking. Acceptance remains subject to the airline, handler and applicable dangerous-goods requirements; undeclared or incorrectly packed cargo may be rejected.

What determines the final transit time?

Uplift, connection availability, customs release, security screening, weekends, holidays, weather and cargo acceptance all affect transit. Our service team provides a confirmed routing and operational cut-off after these conditions are checked.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, city, country, coordinates and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Can Tho International Airport. Current airline schedules, cargo acceptance, customs procedures, facility availability and operational cut-offs are time-sensitive and must be rechecked before each shipment.

Vietnam aviation and airport regulatory reference: caa.gov.vn
Vietnam Airports Corporation reference: vietnamairport.vn
IATA airport and airline industry reference: iata.org
ICAO international aviation reference: icao.int

These sources support identity and regulatory cross-checking. They do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the operating airline, appointed ground handler, customs broker or our service team.