Vijayawada to Trincomalee flights
Trincomalee lies 884 km (549 mi) south of Vijayawada, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 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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| Vijayawada | Trincomalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 1.1 million | 108,420 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Nearest large airport | VGA, 17 km out | TRR, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Trincomalee
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 Vijayawada
Vijayawada is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,023-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Trincomalee
Trincomalee is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is China Bay Airport (TRR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,850 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Bay Airport (regional) | TRR | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,850 ft | 6 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Trincomalee from Vijayawada?
884 km (549 mi) in a straight line, south of Vijayawada.
How long does it take to get from Vijayawada to Trincomalee by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vijayawada and Trincomalee?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Vijayawada to Trincomalee flights?
Typically Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) to China Bay Airport (TRR).
What currency do I need in Trincomalee?
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 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.