Jaffna to Raipur flights
Raipur lies 1,298 km (806 mi) north of Jaffna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 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.
| Jaffna | Raipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | India |
| Population | 169,102 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | JAF, 15 km out | RPR, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 40000 | 125044–855107 |
What changes when you arrive in Raipur
Crossing from Sri Lanka into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Jaffna
Jaffna is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jaffna International Airport (JAF), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,593 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Raipur
Raipur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,414 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bilaspur Airport (PAB, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Airport (regional) | RPR | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,414 ft | 1,041 ft |
| Bilaspur Airport (regional) | PAB | 97 km (60 mi) | 5,035 ft | 899 ft |
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Staying in Raipur
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Common questions
How far is Raipur from Jaffna?
1,298 km (806 mi) in a straight line, north of Jaffna.
How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Raipur by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jaffna and Raipur?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Jaffna to Raipur flights?
Typically Jaffna International Airport (JAF) to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR); Raipur also has PAB.
What currency do I need in Raipur?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Raipur?
Our booking partner lists 198 places to stay in Raipur, 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.