Malakal International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Malakal, South Sudan. Its IATA code is MAK and its ICAO code is HSSM. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,291 ft (393 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 6,562 ft (2,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Juba time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MAK
- ICAO code
- HSSM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,291 ft (393 m)
- Coordinates
- 9.5587, 31.6519
- Time zone
- Africa/Juba
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m | 125 ft · 38 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Malakal International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ASO Asosa Airport | Asosa, Ethiopia | 326 km · 203 mi |
| GMB Gambela Airport | Gambela, Ethiopia | 357 km · 222 mi |
| DEM Dembidollo Airport | Dembidollo, Ethiopia | 369 km · 229 mi |
| EBD El-Obeid Airport | El-Obeid, Sudan | 429 km · 267 mi |
| WUU Wau Airport | Wau, South Sudan | 453 km · 281 mi |
| TIE Tippi Airport | Tippi, Ethiopia | 490 km · 304 mi |
| MTF Mizan Teferi Airport | Mizan Teferi, Ethiopia | 518 km · 322 mi |
| JUB Juba International Airport | Juba, South Sudan | 521 km · 324 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MAK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 3,053 | 1,897 | 1,648 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,538 | 2,199 | 1,911 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 3,987 | 2,477 | 2,153 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,978 | 3,093 | 2,688 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,151 | 3,201 | 2,782 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,182 | 3,220 | 2,798 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,498 | 3,416 | 2,969 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,047 | 5,000 | 4,345 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,897 | 5,528 | 4,804 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,240 | 5,741 | 4,989 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,588 | 6,579 | 5,717 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,987 | 6,827 | 5,933 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,742 | 7,296 | 6,340 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,313 | 8,272 | 7,188 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,729 | 8,531 | 7,413 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,237 | 8,847 | 7,687 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| INFO | INFO | 118.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Malakal International Airport?
The IATA code of Malakal International Airport is MAK and its ICAO code is HSSM.
Where is Malakal International Airport located?
Malakal International Airport is in Malakal, Upper Nile State, South Sudan, at 9.5587, 31.6519.
What time zone is Malakal International Airport in?
Malakal International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Juba. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Malakal International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 6,562 ft (2,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Malakal International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Asosa Airport (ASO), about 326 km (203 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.