Amílcar Cabral International Airport
Amilcar Cabral · Cabo VerdeICAO GVAC
Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) is an airport serving Amilcar Cabral, Cabo Verde, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 16° 44' 29.0" N, 22° 56' 57.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. With 15 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde (GMT-1).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from SID
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 2,880 mi | 6h 17m | long-haul | 695 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 2,646 mi | 5h 51m | long-haul | 639 kg | View |
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 2,684 mi | 5h 55m | long-haul | 648 kg | View |
| LIS | Lisbon, Portugal | 1,733 mi | 3h 57m | medium-haul | 435 kg | View |
| MAN | Manchester, United Kingdom | 2,761 mi | 6h 4m | long-haul | 666 kg | View |
| BVC | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | 42 mi | 0h 35m | short-haul | 17 kg | View |
| CGN | Cologne, Germany | 2,880 mi | 6h 17m | long-haul | 695 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 2,888 mi | 6h 18m | long-haul | 697 kg | View |
| HAJ | Hannover, Germany | 3,035 mi | 6h 35m | long-haul | 733 kg | View |
| LUX | Luxemburg, Luxembourg | 2,791 mi | 6h 7m | long-haul | 674 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SID
7 active airlines serving Amílcar Cabral International Airport.
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 Amílcar Cabral International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabil Airport | BVC | Boa Vista | Cape Verde | 67 km |
| Preguiça Airport | SNE | Sao Nocolau Island | Cape Verde | 143 km |
| Maio Airport | MMO | Maio | Cape Verde | 178 km |
| São Pedro Airport | VXE | Sao Vicente Island | Cape Verde | 225 km |
| Praia International Airport | RAI | Praia, Santiago Island | Cape Verde | 209 km |
| São Filipe Airport | SFL | Sao Filipe, Fogo Island | Cape Verde | 263 km |
Other Airports in Cabo Verde
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 16° 44' 29.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 22° 56' 57.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 16.741400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -22.949400
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- UTC Offset
- GMT-1
- Current Local Time
- 03:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 177 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 54 m
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