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Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

Varanasi · IndiaICAO VIBN

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) is an airport serving Varanasi, India, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 25° 27' 8.6" N, 82° 51' 33.5" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Calcutta (GMT+5:30).

Destinations
5
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
266/ 81m
Asia/Calcutta
GMT+5:30
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Airport Details

IATA Code
VNS
ICAO Code
VIBN
City
Varanasi
Country
India
Elevation
266 ft
Local Time
01:26 AM (GMT+5:30)

Coordinates

Latitude:25.4524°
Longitude:82.8593°

Popular Routes from VNS

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
DELDelhi, India415 mi1h 17mshort-haul170 kgView
CCUKolkata, India402 mi1h 16mshort-haul165 kgView
AGRAgra, India326 mi1h 7mshort-haul134 kgView
BOMMumbai, India775 mi1h 58mshort-haul318 kgView
KTMKathmandu, Nepal219 mi0h 55mshort-haul90 kgView

Airlines Operating at VNS

5 active airlines serving Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport.

Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air Sahara
S2India
IndiGo Airlines
6EIndia
Jet Airways
9WIndia
Spicejet
SGIndia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Allahabad AirportIXDAllahabadIndia113 km
Gorakhpur AirportGOPGorakhpurIndia154 km
Lok Nayak Jayaprakash AirportPATPatinaIndia225 km
Gautam Buddha AirportBWABhairawaNepal234 km
Chaudhary Charan Singh International AirportLKOLucknowIndia245 km
Kanpur AirportKNUKanpurIndia267 km
Khajuraho AirportHJRKhajurahoIndia305 km
Bharatpur AirportBHRBharatpurNepal292 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
25° 27' 8.6" N
Longitude (DMS)
82° 51' 33.5" E
Latitude (Decimal)
25.452400
Longitude (Decimal)
82.859299
Hemisphere
Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Asia/Calcutta
UTC Offset
GMT+5:30
Current Local Time
01:26 AM
Elevation (ft)
266 ft
Elevation (m)
81 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport?
The IATA code for Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is VNS, and its ICAO code is VIBN. The airport is located in Varanasi, India.
How many destinations can you fly to from VNS?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India.
What airlines fly from VNS?
There are 5 airlines operating from VNS, including Air India Limited, Air Sahara, IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways, Spicejet.
What timezone is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport in?
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is in the Asia/Calcutta timezone (GMT+5:30). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport?
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level.

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