CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
6,967 km
4,329 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,967 km
4,329 mi / 3,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTS JAF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code CTS JAF
ICAO Code RJCC VCCJ
City Chitose / Tomakomai Jaffna
Country Japan Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 82 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 9.790000, 80.070000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 6,967 kilometers (4,329 miles / 3,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:57 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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 47° (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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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