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Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA)
Gautam Buddha International Airport is an international airport serving Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) (Lumbini Province), Nepal. Its IATA code is BWA and its ICAO code is VNBW. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
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- This airport
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- BWA
- ICAO code
- VNBW
- City
- Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)
- Region / province
- Lumbini Province
- Country / territory
- Nepal
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 27.5046° N, 83.4104° E
- Elevation
- 109 m (358 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,000 m9,843 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)
2,851 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,370 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
3,055 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 122.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Gautam Buddha International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) 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 Nepal
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pokhara International Airport | PHH | 96 km |
| Tribhuvan International Airport | KTM | 193 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Gautam Buddha International Airport?
The IATA code of Gautam Buddha International Airport is BWA and its ICAO code is VNBW. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Gautam Buddha International Airport located?
Gautam Buddha International Airport is in Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Lumbini Province, Nepal, at coordinates 27.5046° N, 83.4104° E and an elevation of 109 m (358 ft).
How far is Gautam Buddha International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Gautam Buddha International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 3,055 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,370 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,851 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Gautam Buddha International Airport?
The longest runway at Gautam Buddha International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Gautam Buddha International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) 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.