Bengaluru to Kochi flights
Kochi lies 367 km (228 mi) south-west of Bengaluru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bengaluru | Kochi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 8.5 million | 633,553 |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | BLR, 28 km out | COK, 28 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bengaluru
Bengaluru is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kochi
Kochi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cochin International Airport (COK), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochin International Airport | COK | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,155 ft | 30 ft |
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Staying in Kochi
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Kochi. Of the 96 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (54), and 6 are five-star. Guests have left 920 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kochi from Bengaluru?
367 km (228 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bengaluru.
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Kochi by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bengaluru and Kochi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bengaluru to Kochi flights?
Typically Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK).
Where can I stay in Kochi?
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Kochi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.