ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,190 km
5,089 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,190 km
5,089 mi / 4,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

ALG JAF
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code ALG JAF
ICAO Code DAAG VCCJ
City Algiers Jaffna
Country Algeria Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Colombo
Elevation 82 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 9.790000, 80.070000

Algiers (ALG) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 8,190 kilometers (5,089 miles / 4,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Algeria 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 04:11 in Algiers, it's 08:41 in Jaffna. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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