CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,513 km
3,426 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,513 km
3,426 mi / 2,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI JAF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code CAI JAF
ICAO Code HECA VCCJ
City Cairo Jaffna
Country Egypt Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 382 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 9.790000, 80.070000

Cairo (CAI) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 5,513 kilometers (3,426 miles / 2,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Egypt 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 00:34 in Cairo, it's 04:04 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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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