Gautam Buddha Airport
Bhairawa · NepalICAO VNBW
Gautam Buddha Airport (BWA) is an airport serving Bhairawa, Nepal, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 27° 30' 20.5" N, 83° 24' 58.7" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Katmandu (GMT+5:45).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from BWA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTM | Kathmandu, Nepal | 120 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 49 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BWA
1 active airline serving Gautam Buddha 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 Gautam Buddha Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur Airport | GOP | Gorakhpur | India | 85 km |
| Bharatpur Airport | BHR | Bharatpur | Nepal | 102 km |
| Pokhara Airport | PKR | Pokhara | Nepal | 95 km |
| Tribhuvan International Airport | KTM | Kathmandu | Nepal | 193 km |
| Nepalgunj Airport | KEP | Nepalgunj | Nepal | 185 km |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport | VNS | Varanasi | India | 234 km |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | Lucknow | India | 264 km |
| Janakpur Airport | JKR | Janakpur | Nepal | 264 km |
Other Airports in Nepal
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 27° 30' 20.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 83° 24' 58.7" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 27.505685
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 83.416293
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Katmandu
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:45
- Current Local Time
- 12:24 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 358 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 109 m
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