ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,836 km
5,490 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,836 km
5,490 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC JAF
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code ACC JAF
ICAO Code DGAA VCCJ
City Accra Jaffna
Country Ghana Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Colombo
Elevation 205 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 9.790000, 80.070000

Accra (ACC) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 8,836 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Accra, it's 08:22 in Jaffna. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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