Coimbatore to Kandy flights
Kandy lies 577 km (358 mi) south-east of Coimbatore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 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.
| Coimbatore | Kandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 2.1 million | 111,701 |
| Elevation | 425 m (1,394 ft) | 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Nearest large airport | CJB, 9 km out | CMB, 84 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kandy
Crossing from India into Sri Lanka: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (LKR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +94; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Coimbatore
Coimbatore is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,480 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kandy
Kandy is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,991 ft | 30 ft |
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | 98 km (61 mi) | 6,013 ft | 22 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kandy from Coimbatore?
577 km (358 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Coimbatore.
How long does it take to get from Coimbatore to Kandy by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Coimbatore and Kandy?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Coimbatore to Kandy flights?
Typically Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB); Kandy also has RML.
What currency do I need in Kandy?
The Rupee (LKR).
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.