Coimbatore to Puducherry flights
Puducherry lies 329 km (204 mi) 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 10 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.
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| Coimbatore | Puducherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.1 million | 657,209 |
| Elevation | 425 m (1,394 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CJB, 9 km out | PNY, 4 km out |
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 Puducherry
Puducherry is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry Airport (regional) | PNY | 4 km (2 mi) | 4,921 ft | 134 ft |
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Staying in Puducherry
Our booking partner lists 799 places to stay in Puducherry. Of the 436 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (217), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 37,141 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puducherry from Coimbatore?
329 km (204 mi) in a straight line, east of Coimbatore.
How long does it take to get from Coimbatore to Puducherry by air?
About 1 h 10 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 Puducherry?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Coimbatore to Puducherry flights?
Typically Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Pondicherry Airport (PNY).
Where can I stay in Puducherry?
Our booking partner lists 799 places to stay in Puducherry, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.