CTU
Chengdu
China
3,383 km
2,102 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,383 km
2,102 mi / 1,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
232°
southwest

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CTU JAF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code CTU JAF
ICAO Code ZUUU VCCJ
City Chengdu Jaffna
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,625 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 9.790000, 80.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 3,383 kilometers (2,102 miles / 1,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 07:06 in Chengdu, it's 04:36 in Jaffna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,592 feet between the two airports. Jaffna International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 43° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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