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Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Biju Patnaik International Airport is an international airport serving Bhubaneswar (Odisha), India. Its IATA code is BBI and its ICAO code is VEBS. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,744 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BBI
- ICAO code
- VEBS
- City
- Bhubaneswar
- Region / province
- Odisha
- Country / territory
- India
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 20.2510° N, 85.8148° E
- Elevation
- 42 m (138 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,744 m (9,003 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,744 m9,003 ft | Asphalt |
| 05/23 | 1,379 m4,524 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,409 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,080 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,463 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 123.500 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 125.150 MHz |
Air freight to and from Biju Patnaik International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bhubaneswar through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in India
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) | VTZ | 351 km |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 382 km |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | VNS | 653 km |
| Vijayawada International Airport | VGA | 671 km |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport | NAG | 710 km |
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 760 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Biju Patnaik International Airport?
The IATA code of Biju Patnaik International Airport is BBI and its ICAO code is VEBS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Biju Patnaik International Airport located?
Biju Patnaik International Airport is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, at coordinates 20.2510° N, 85.8148° E and an elevation of 42 m (138 ft).
How far is Biju Patnaik International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,463 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,080 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,409 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Biju Patnaik International Airport?
The longest runway at Biju Patnaik International Airport is 2,744 m (9,003 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Biju Patnaik International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.