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Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is an international airport serving Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), India. Its IATA code is VNS and its ICAO code is VEBN. It has one runway, 2,745 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- VNS
- ICAO code
- VEBN
- City
- Varanasi
- Region / province
- Uttar Pradesh
- Country / territory
- India
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 25.4522° N, 82.8626° E
- Elevation
- 81 m (266 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,745 m (9,006 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,745 m9,006 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)
2,828 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h
Hanoi (HAN)
2,386 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,985 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ACC"N" & ACC | 132.400 MHz |
| Approach APP | 119.000 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Varanasi 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | AYJ | 160 km |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | 245 km |
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 563 km |
| Noida International Airport | DXN | 603 km |
| Raja Bhoj International Airport | BHO | 609 km |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport | NAG | 622 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport?
The IATA code of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is VNS and its ICAO code is VEBN. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport located?
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, at coordinates 25.4522° N, 82.8626° E and an elevation of 81 m (266 ft).
How far is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,985 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,386 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,828 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport?
The longest runway at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 2,745 m (9,006 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) 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.