Kalyān to Jaffna flights
Jaffna lies 1,296 km (805 mi) south-east of Kalyān, 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.
| Kalyān | Jaffna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 1.3 million | 169,102 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Nearest large airport | NMI, 30 km out | JAF, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 147005–412205 | 40000 |
What changes when you arrive in Jaffna
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 Kalyān
Kalyān is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM, 33 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna International Airport | JAF | 15 km (9 mi) | 4,593 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jaffna from Kalyān?
1,296 km (805 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kalyān.
How long does it take to get from Kalyān to Jaffna 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 Kalyān and Jaffna?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kalyān to Jaffna flights?
Typically Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) to Jaffna International Airport (JAF).
What currency do I need in Jaffna?
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.