AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,151 km
5,065 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,151 km
5,065 mi / 4,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
96°
east

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AMS JAF
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code AMS JAF
ICAO Code EHAM VCCJ
City Amsterdam Jaffna
Country Netherlands Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Colombo
Elevation -11 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 9.790000, 80.070000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 8,151 kilometers (5,065 miles / 4,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Netherlands with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Amsterdam, it's 01:56 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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