Kandy to Hubballi flights
Hubballi lies 1,078 km (670 mi) north-west of Kandy, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 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.
| Kandy | Hubballi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | India |
| Population | 111,701 | 943,788 |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 620 m (2,034 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CMB, 84 km out | HBX, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Hubballi
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 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).
Arriving in Hubballi
Hubballi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hubballi Airport (HBX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,479 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Belagavi Airport (IXG, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubballi Airport (regional) | HBX | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,479 ft | 2,171 ft |
| Belagavi Airport (regional) | IXG | 79 km (49 mi) | 7,546 ft | 2,487 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hubballi from Kandy?
1,078 km (670 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kandy.
How long does it take to get from Kandy to Hubballi by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kandy and Hubballi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kandy to Hubballi flights?
Typically Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Hubballi Airport (HBX); Hubballi also has IXG.
What currency do I need in Hubballi?
The Rupee (INR).
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.