CAN
Guangzhou
China
3,837 km
2,384 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,837 km
2,384 mi / 2,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
252°
west southwest

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CAN JAF
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code CAN JAF
ICAO Code ZGGG VCCJ
City Guangzhou Jaffna
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 50 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 9.790000, 80.070000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 3,837 kilometers (2,384 miles / 2,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 China with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:22 in Guangzhou, it's 04:52 in Jaffna.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 63° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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