BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
2,292 km
1,424 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,292 km
1,424 mi / 1,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
261°
west

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BKK JAF
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code BKK JAF
ICAO Code VTBS VCCJ
City Bangkok Jaffna
Country Thailand Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Colombo
Elevation 5 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 9.790000, 80.070000

Bangkok (BKK) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 2,292 kilometers (1,424 miles / 1,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:55 in Bangkok, it's 11:25 in Jaffna.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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