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Nearest Airport to Sambalpur: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sambalpur is Jharsuguda Airport (JRG), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 234 km away.

Closest airport JRG Jharsuguda Airport 50 km · 31 mi · ~54 min by car
Closest international BBI Biju Patnaik International Airport 234 km · 145 mi · ~4 h 11 min by car

Airports near Sambalpur

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    Jharsuguda Airport Flag of IndiaIndia · Airfield Airports in India
    JRG 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
  2. 2
    Rourkela Airport Flag of IndiaRourkela, India · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in India
    RRK 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  3. 3
    Utkela Airport Flag of IndiaBhawanipatna, India · Regional Airports in India
    UKE 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
  4. 4
    Maa Mahamaya Airport Flag of IndiaAmbikapur, India · Regional Airports in India
    AHA 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  5. 5
    Bilaspur Airport Flag of IndiaBilaspur, India · Regional Airports in India
    PAB 201 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
  6. 6
    Swami Vivekananda Airport Flag of IndiaRaipur, India · Regional Airports in India
    RPR 234 km145 mi · ~4 h 11 min
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    Biju Patnaik International Airport Flag of IndiaBhubaneswar, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    BBI 234 km145 mi · ~4 h 11 min
  8. 8
    Birsa Munda Airport Flag of IndiaRanchi, India · Regional Airports in India
    IXR 248 km154 mi · ~4 h 26 min
  9. 9
    Sonari Airport Flag of IndiaJamshedpur, India · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in India
    IXW 271 km168 mi · ~4 h 50 min
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    Jagdalpur Airport Flag of IndiaJagdalpur, India · Airfield Airports in India
    JGB 334 km208 mi · ~5 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Hirakud Airport · VEHK13 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Sambalpur; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sambalpur?

The nearest airport to Sambalpur is Jharsuguda Airport (JRG), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 234 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sambalpur?

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) is 234 km from Sambalpur in a straight line — roughly 4 h 11 min by car.

What other airports are near Sambalpur?

Rourkela Airport (RRK) — 123 km, Utkela Airport (UKE) — 173 km and Maa Mahamaya Airport (AHA) — 187 km.

How long does it take to get from Sambalpur to Jharsuguda Airport?

About 54 min by car for the 50 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.