DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
1,908 km
1,186 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
1,908 km
1,186 mi / 1,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DAC JAF
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code DAC JAF
ICAO Code VGHS VCCJ
City Dhaka Jaffna
Country Bangladesh Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Asia/Colombo
Elevation 30 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 9.790000, 80.070000

Dhaka (DAC) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 1,908 kilometers (1,186 miles / 1,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:38 in Dhaka, it's 10:08 in Jaffna.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 34° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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