BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,290 km
5,151 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,290 km
5,151 mi / 4,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

BCN JAF
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code BCN JAF
ICAO Code LEBL VCCJ
City Barcelona Jaffna
Country Spain Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Colombo
Elevation 12 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 9.790000, 80.070000

Barcelona (BCN) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 8,290 kilometers (5,151 miles / 4,476 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 Spain 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 01:03 in Barcelona, it's 05:33 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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 310° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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