ATH
Athens
Greece
6,391 km
3,971 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,391 km
3,971 mi / 3,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ATH JAF
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code ATH JAF
ICAO Code LGAV VCCJ
City Athens Jaffna
Country Greece Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Colombo
Elevation 308 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 9.790000, 80.070000

Athens (ATH) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 6,391 kilometers (3,971 miles / 3,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Greece 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 06:19 in Athens, it's 09:49 in Jaffna. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 309° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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