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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is an international airport serving Bengaluru (Karnataka), India. Its IATA code is BLR and its ICAO code is VOBL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 m long.
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- ICAOVOBL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BLR
- ICAO code
- VOBL
- City
- Bengaluru
- Region / province
- Karnataka
- Country / territory
- India
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 13.1979° N, 77.7063° E
- Elevation
- 914 m (3,000 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Asphalt |
| 09R/27L | 4,000 m13,123 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)
3,293 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,110 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
3,158 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 121.250 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.675 MHz |
| DELIVERY | 121.820 MHz |
| SMC | 121.650 MHz |
| TOWER | 124.350 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bengaluru 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tirupati International Airport | TIR | 204 km |
| Coimbatore International Airport | CJB | 252 km |
| Chennai International Airport | MAA | 268 km |
| Kannur International Airport | CNN | 274 km |
| Tiruchirappalli International Airport | TRZ | 292 km |
| Calicut International Airport | CCJ | 298 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru?
The IATA code of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is BLR and its ICAO code is VOBL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru located?
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, at coordinates 13.1979° N, 77.7063° E and an elevation of 914 m (3,000 ft).
How far is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 3,158 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,110 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,293 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru?
The longest runway at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is 4,000 m (13,123 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) 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.