Dien Bien Phu Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam. Its IATA code is DIN and its ICAO code is VVDB. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,611 ft (491 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DIN
- ICAO code
- VVDB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,611 ft (491 m)
- Coordinates
- 21.3975, 103.0080
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,874 ft · 2,400 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Concrete | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Dien Bien Phu Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ODY Oudomsay Airport | Oudomsay, Laos | 132 km · 82 mi |
| LXG Luang Namtha Airport | Luang Namtha, Laos | 173 km · 107 mi |
| LPQ Luang Phabang International Airport | Luang Phabang, Laos | 188 km · 117 mi |
| XKH Xieng Khouang Airport | Xieng Khouang, Laos | 217 km · 135 mi |
| JHG Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport | Jinghong (Gasa), China | 241 km · 150 mi |
| SYM Pu'er Simao Airport | Pu'er, China | 262 km · 163 mi |
| WNH Wenshan Puzhehei Airport | Wenshan, China | 276 km · 171 mi |
| HAN Noi Bai International Airport | Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam | 291 km · 181 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DIN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,232 | 1,387 | 1,205 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,443 | 1,518 | 1,319 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,724 | 1,693 | 1,471 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 3,895 | 2,420 | 2,103 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,858 | 3,019 | 2,623 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,174 | 4,457 | 3,873 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,990 | 4,965 | 4,314 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,508 | 5,287 | 4,594 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,954 | 5,564 | 4,835 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,046 | 5,621 | 4,885 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,632 | 5,985 | 5,201 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,460 | 7,742 | 6,728 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,109 | 8,145 | 7,078 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,845 | 8,603 | 7,476 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,879 | 9,245 | 8,034 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,875 | 10,486 | 9,112 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Dien Bien Phu Airport?
The IATA code of Dien Bien Phu Airport is DIN and its ICAO code is VVDB.
Where is Dien Bien Phu Airport located?
Dien Bien Phu Airport is in Dien Bien Phu, Northwest Region, Vietnam, at 21.3975, 103.0080.
What time zone is Dien Bien Phu Airport in?
Dien Bien Phu Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Jakarta. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Dien Bien Phu Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Oudomsay Airport (ODY), about 132 km (82 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.