CCU
Kolkata
India
1,686 km
1,047 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
1,686 km
1,047 mi / 910 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU JAF
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code CCU JAF
ICAO Code VECC VCCJ
City Kolkata Jaffna
Country India Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Colombo
Elevation 16 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 9.790000, 80.070000

Kolkata (CCU) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 1,686 kilometers (1,047 miles / 910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:14 in Kolkata, it's 07:14 in Jaffna.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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